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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

Hannah McQueen: How to split your mortgage

Financial adviser and coach Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to split your mortgage to pay as little as possible in the long run. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 202441 min

Hamish Pepper: How have financial markets responded to the OCR cut?

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a cut of 50 basis points to the OCR, bringing it down to 4.75%. Director and Fixed Income and Currency Strategist at Harbour Asset Management, Hamish Pepper, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how the markets have responded and what they may do from here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202441 min

Lisa Dudson: The long term value of your savings

Financial author and advisor Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the long term value of your savings depending on where you put it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 06, 202442 min

Martin Hawes: Are reverse mortgages ever viable?

Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss whether a reverse mortgage is ever viable, and the new concept of a reversion mortgage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202442 min

Ben Brinkerhoff: When to take a look at your KiwiSaver

Most people have an automatic contribution sent into their KiwiSaver at the end of their pay period - but experts say everyone should do an annual check on their accounts. It's recommended that contributors check if they should change their plan or provider before or after a big life event. Ben Brinkerhoff is the Head of Advice at Consilium and he joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 22, 202441 min

Shane Solly: Interest rates and your assets

Many people who own large assets or investments have one question at the front of their minds - where are interest rates headed? Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202441 min

Max Whitehead: It's time to brush up your CV

Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to help you clean up your CV. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 08, 202439 min

Janet Xuccoa: The basics of trusts

A common misconception is that only the very wealthy need trusts, but many people may be putting their assets at risk without one. Author Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to give you all the basics of trusts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 202440 min

Martin Hawes: Don't start a small business

New Zealand has seen several iconic and well-known businesses close in recent months, especially those in hospitality. Is the economy to blame, or are people choosing the wrong business? Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202439 min

Andrew Bascand: Why do we have insufficient energy?

An insufficient supply of energy has been a looming issue recently, but spiking costs over the past two weeks have led to growing concerns for businesses. Andrew Bascand is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Harbour Asset Management. Andrew joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how it became this bad, and when it may begin to improve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202441 min

Lisa Dudson: When is it too late to buy your first home?

At what age is it a bad idea to become a first home buyer? Is it ever too late? Financial adviser Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202440 min

Amanda Morrall: Where to put your tax cut

Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where your tax cut can go to take full advantage of it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 04, 202442 min

Max Whitehead: Same pay, same title, more responsibilities

What do you do when your work responsibilities keep increasing, but your pay and title don't reflect it? Employment expert Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you should do. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 202440 min

RBNZ pivots to potential lower interest rates

RBNZ's pivot at their most recent meeting points to lower interest rates being closer than initially predicted, says Harbour Asset Management Currency Strategist Hamish Pepper. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202441 min

Hannah McQueen: How to find the extra pennies to kill your mortgage

Financial Advisor Hannah McQueen joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to discuss how you can pay off your mortgage faster, even when you don't have much left at the end of the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202440 min

Lisa Dudson: Dealing with financial stress

Financial stress has a way of seeping into every area of your life, and with the current economic climate, it's important to keep it from impacting your wellbeing. Personal Wealth Educator from Acumen, Lisa Dudson, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more on The Weekend Collective. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 07, 202441 min

Ben Brinkerhoff: Have we gotten too confident at stock-picking?

There are many different ways of seeking financial advice and new DIY ways of investing, but how does that impact the method of stock-picking - and have we become overconfident in stock picking? Ben Brinkerhoff, the Head of Advice at Consilium, joined the Weekend Collective to give his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 202441 min

Chris Di Leva: Are bond markets a good investment?

Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the world of bond markets - and if they make for a safe investment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202436 min

Amanda Morrell: What does it mean to be wealthy?

Financial author Amanda Morrell joined the show to discuss the changing goalposts from inflation in what makes people wealthy. So what does it mean to be wealthy and would you really want to be? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202441 min

Hannah McQueen: Would we save more by using physical cash?

As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent. Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more likely to live rurally. Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio...

May 12, 202441 min

Hannah McQueen: The best lessons to teach your children about money

What are the best lessons to teach your children about money? How soon should you be setting them up with a trust fund, or a personal savings account? Hannah McQueen of Enable Me joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202441 min

Max Whitehead: How to bounce back from mid-career layoffs

With all the cuts to the cut service, how should you deal with layoffs mid-career, and more importantly how can you bounce back? Employment relations practitioner Max Whitehead joined the show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202441 min

Andrew Bascand: The changing face of the banking sector

Harbour Asset Management's Managing Director Andrew Bascand joined Tim Beveridge on Smart Money this week. They discussed how geopolitical events in Gaza including the recent attack made by Iran on Israel affected the sharemarket. Plus, digital banking has entered the Australian market. The pair discuss how people's relationship with banks is changing and more and more bank branches closing down. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 14, 202441 min

Amanda Morrall: Are the latest CEO remuneration figures fair?

Although the recession has put the brakes on average pay rises, the country’s highest-paid CEO has set a new record for remuneration. Is this fair? Expert Amanda Morrall joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202441 min

Hamish Pepper: Where are families cutting costs?

New Zealand households have experienced a significant increase in their cost of living over the past four years, led by higher interest rates, transport, food, and housing costs. Statistics NZ estimate that New Zealand living costs have increased 23% since the end of 2019, almost three times the change consistent with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 2% annual inflation target. Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management explains to Tim Beveridge where consumers are tightening their belt the mo...

Mar 17, 202441 min

Hannah McQueen: How important is pay transparency?

Data published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency across the ditch showed some of Australia's biggest companies have had their dirty laundry aired as gender wage gap data from thousands of organisations is made public for the first time. So how important to you is pay transparency and how exactly do you negotiate a pay increase? We're joined by Hannah McQueen from Enable Me, to give her insight on things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 04, 202441 min

Lisa Dudson: Supermarkets leverage over basic needs

Is it unethical that supermarkets have so much leverage over basic needs unless we sign up to coupon card saving schemes? Personal finance educator Lisa Dudson joins us to give her insight as to why this is the case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202441 min

Chris Di Leva: Investment market prospects for 2024

2023 turned out to be a good year for investment markets. Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management spoke to Tim Beveridge about what 2024 could hold? They also discuss how profitable it may be to invest in AI LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202441 min
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