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Smart Money

Newstalk ZBwww.newstalkzb.co.nz
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 topics including mortgage rates, stock, savings, goal-setting and retirement.
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Episodes

Max Whitehead: What to make of the modest increase to the minimum wage

2024’s minimum wage rise is one of the smallest in recent decades, when compared to the rate of inflation, from April 1st the minimum wage will lift 2% from $22.70 to $23.15 an hour. So do employees deserve more, and if so how should you go about negotiating a pay-rise. Max Whitehead joined the Weekend Collective to provide his advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 202439 min

Amanda Morrall: How can we save money over the Christmas season?

'Tis the season for tight budget Christmas, how are you trying to save money over the holiday season? Plus, how do you choose which charity to donate to? Amanda Morrall gives us her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202341 min

Hamish Pepper: What's behind the recent decline in inflation?

Annual core inflation dropped from 5.7 percent to 5.2 percent in Q3. Employment dropped in Q3 and pushed the unemployment rate to almost 4 percent. Job ads also dropped almost 6 percent in October- below pre-COVID levels. So what's the cause of all of this? Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joins the Weekend Collective to give his take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202341 min

Martin Hawes: How to make sure your business doesn't fail

One in four New Zealand businesses fail, so how do you make sure you’re not one of them - Martin Hawes discusses the destigmatisation of failure and bankruptcy, and how to find your point of difference. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202341 min

Amanda Morrall: Managing your finances while travelling

With the summer holidays fast approaching, lots of families will be headed overseas to travel- Amanda Morrall shares her tips for managing finances while abroad. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202341 min

Shane Solly: What's been driving capital markets?

The capital markets have been volatile recently with long-term interest rates going up and share markets going down. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management breaks down what’s been driving capital markets, and what could support share markets. Are you sinking, floating, or flying when it comes to your personal finances? Hannah McQueen breaks down what targets you should be trying to hit at your age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 29, 202341 min

Hannah McQueen: Where should your finances be?

Are you sinking, floating, or flying when it comes to your personal finances? Hannah McQueen breaks down what targets you should be trying to hit at your age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202341 min

Lisa Dudson: The first and last things to do when trying to tighten your belt

Southern Cross health insurance premiums are set to rise as inflationary pressures bite. So what premiums can you afford to live without? Plus, what’s the first thing to go (and the last thing) when you have to tighten your belt. Lisa Dudson gives us her top tips to save money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 01, 202341 min

Martin King and Ashley Kai Fong: How to safeguard yourself from online scammers

Each year, Kiwis lose millions of dollars to scams, and with online scammers becoming more & more sophisticated how do you safeguard yourself against them? BNZ's General Manager Martin King and Head of Financial Crime Ashley Kai Fong joined to give all the tips for keeping safe online, and what to look out for in a potential scam. This podcast contains general information only, not professional advice. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from this podcast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio....

Sep 24, 202341 min

Andrew Bascand: Investing in new technology

Andrew Bascand, Managing Director of Harbour Asset Management joins me to discuss new findings of the GLP-1 drug class, which has predominantly been used to treat type 2 diabetes but has captured notable mindshare with healthcare specialists and macro investors. Listen in for your chance to get ahead of the markets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202341 min

Martin Hawes: Safeguarding against scammers

An elderly woman who lost $100k to scammers believes ASB Bank should accept liability. Martin Hawes joined Tim to discuss how you can safeguard yourself against scammers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202341 min

Amanda Morrall: Tax Policies and ethical investing

Financial commentator Amanda Morrall joined the show to chat about National and Labour's Tax Policies. Plus, how important is ethical investing to you? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 04, 202341 min

Max Whitehead: The line between contractor and employee

Is the line between contractor and employee getting too blurry? What are the benefits of both? Is one better than the other? Max Whitehead gives his opinion. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 202341 min

Chris Di Leva: Will the election impact investment?

Harbour Asset Management's Chris Di Leva joined the show to chat about the election and the impact it might have on investment rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 202341 min

Hannah McQueen: What's driving up rent?

Hannah McQueen joined the show to chat about what’s driving up rents, with wage rises and the shortage of houses a bigger factor than interest rates. Tim and Hannah also discussed Labour's GST policy announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 202341 min

Lisa Dudson: From an idea to a business

It's one thing to have a great idea but how do you turn that into a business? Lisa Dudson gives her insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 07, 202342 min

Malcom Knight: Will removing GST on fruit and vege actually help?

Would removing GST from food help you and your household? Malcom Knight joined the show to chat about what the Government should do to make things easier for family finances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202341 min

Max Whitehead: What employment benefits actually matter?

If you put salary aside, what other employment packages are important to you? Max Whitehead joined the show to chat about what an employer can do to ensure employees stay with the company. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202341 min

Martin Hawes: The reality of retiring

Financial author Martin Hawes joined the show to discuss the reality of retirement versus your expectations, and why increasing your KiwiSaver contributions might be your saving grace. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 09, 202341 min

Antonia Watson: More kiwis are falling prey to scams

ANZ CEO Antonia Watson joined Tim in the studio to discuss how more Kiwis are getting scammed, as well as what banks do with all the profit they make. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 02, 202341 min

Hamish Pepper: NZ is spending beyond our means

Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joined the show to discuss how NZ is spending beyond their means. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 202341 min

Clive Fernandes: What are you doing with your KiwiSaver?

Clive Fernandes, Founder & Director of National Capital joined the show to chat about KiwiSaver and ask the listeners what their intentions are with the account: First Home, Retirement, or Hardship? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 202341 min
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