Smart Money
Looking to make sense of your dollars? Newstalk ZB’s Smart Money delves into the deep, dark recesses of unwanted debt, traverses the highs and lows of investments and helps to ensure you money works for you.Our industry experts give us their top tips on a wide selection of…
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Sylvie Thrush Marsh: There are many avenues to take employment disputes (opens the original)
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The workplace is often dynamic - young people make their way in, technology change how things are done, new talent shift the team culture, and dress codes can differ from strict to casual. With the rise of remote and hybrid-jobs these days, what do employers and employees need to see eye-to-eye on? How much flexibility should both sides expect, and where can they compromise? And with people these days staying for a shorter time with their employer, before finding another job, how can they secure
Chris Wilson: How will the US and NZ elections affect the markets? (opens the original)
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The election is 55 still days away, and it's looking like a tight one. And in the US the midterms are around the corner. America has a much bigger economy, and one that we have a lot of ties to. So how will these elections influence our domestic markets, if at all? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Chris Wilson joins Tim Beveridge to break down the facts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martin Hawes: Is a flexible Superannuation scheme worth it? (opens the original)
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Earlier this week, an interesting proposal was made to shake up the way we use Superannuation. A report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand indicates a flexible choice of when people can start receiving NZ Super could improve affordability. Would this be worth it? And who should be considering this as an option? Financial Author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Crawford: How do you talk to your spouse about money? (opens the original)
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One of the first lessons mum and dad teach you is "it's rude to talk about money". But when it comes to family life, it's important to be open about financial matters with your spouse. And in the workplace, talking about wages is often the way to make sure you're getting the same treatment as everyone else. So how do you go about it? How do you break the taboo? Managing Director at The Private Office Nick Crawford joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis
Janet Xuccoa: Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services on what assets should be in a trust (opens the original)
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Trusts are no doubt a complicated thing. There's a lot of moving parts, a lot of different parties involved, and most will be close to the Settlor, which can create it's own problems. So should you be thinking about getting a trust set up for your family? Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when you should think about a trust, and what assets should be included. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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