HeyJaredNo Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds wants to demystify money and personal finance.
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Is a loan on my home the best way help my kids? (opens the original)
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Everyone who has kids wants to help them get on in life. One way is to help them buy their first home. But is selling a stake in your home a good way to do this? This week on No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we're looking at Lifetime Homes, term deposits, petrol prices and why many of us aren’t on track to have enough money in retirement. In this episode, our experts ask questions about: How can selling a stake in your home help your kids buy property? When was the last time bank term dep
Why do I pay tax on my KiwiSaver? (opens the original)
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One of our listeners emailed us to say she was surprised to find out she was paying tax on her KiwiSaver account and horrified to realise she wasn't paying the right amount. She now owes money to the IRD. This week on No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we ask: what tax rate should you be paying on KiwiSaver, how will it affect your retirement savings, and is there a plan to amend the tax brackets? In this episode, our experts ask questions about: How will the tax I pay on KiwiSaver affect m
Could I run out of money in retirement and other questions experts wish you'd ask (opens the original)
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It’s our 50th episode, and so this week on No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, there’s a bit of a twist! Normally, you send in your questions and we find experts to answer them. Instead, we’re asking the experts what important questions they reckon you should be thinking about. In this episode, our experts ask questions about: Is it possible to run out of money in retirement? Should you contribute more to KiwiSaver? Are there any real differences between KiwiSaver providers? How do we solve
When can I stop giving money to my kids? (opens the original)
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Every parent wants to help their kids with money stuff. And we know that some aren't able to. But for those who can, at what age does that responsibility end? Should you still support your kids through university, trades training and the like? What are the options out there, beyond the Bank of Mum and Dad? In this episode, Susan answers questions about: Student loan isn’t enough to cover hall of residence fees. Are there other options? At what age can I stop paying for my kid? How do I set up a
Is there any point in KiwiSaver if I'm on a total remuneration package? (opens the original)
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If your employer doesn't contribute extra to your KiwiSaver, is there any point being in the scheme? It's a question that gets to the heart of what KiwiSaver is for, and whether some New Zealanders might be better off investing elsewhere. In this episode, Susan answers questions about: Whether KiwiSaver is worth it if you're on a total remuneration package The pros and cons of investing outside KiwiSaver Whether a 46-year-old is too old to switch to an aggressive KiwiSaver fund What to consider
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