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Your Money with Mary Holm
Let's talk money matters, Mary Holm is with Jesse and today she's turning her attention to investing in shares. Audio
Trade Me makes changes to fees
Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp - but borrowers are still out of pocket
Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear buy now pay later debt, financial mentors say.
Middle East conflict could see petrol prices soar
The Middle East conflict could bring significant pain at the New Zealand petrol pump. The price of brent crude has already risen about 16 percent in the past week. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow strip… Audio
Primary teachers' union seeks ERA intervention in stalled pay talks
The union wants "urgent facilitation" after rejecting the government's latest offer.
Should New Zealand ban billionaires?
Should New Zealand ban billionaires? That's one of the questions in a new nationwide survey. Citibank trader Gary Stevenson is a key voice on taxing the rich and is in the country. He spoke to Guyon… Audio
War can be good for your KiwiSaver, but are you OK with that?
Oil prices have increased and stocks in companies that make weapons have also lifted.
One decision that could cost women $200,000
Women are being told to take more risk with their KiwiSaver accounts to help close the gap. Audio
Investors concerned over Iran conflict’s effects on KiwiSaver
Many investors are keeping a watchful eye on their KiwiSaver balance as conflict in the Middle East continues. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Younger investors are turning away from property
A survey by a major bank indicates owning your own home or having a property investment is no longer seen as providing the best returns. Audio
Kiwis rethinking how they invest according to ASB survey
New Zealanders are rethinking how they invest, according to a new survey from ASB. ASB Senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Squirrel to stop personal loans
Most of its business has become secured residential mortgages.
KiwiSaver changes open doors for farming investments
Fund managers said the proposed change could equally apply to a shopkeeper buying a business with living accommodation upstairs.
Is a $30,000 private school bill worth it?
And why parents are not being put off by the cost. Audio
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
A growing number of children are being sent to private schools, even though it can cost their parents tens of thousands of dollars a year. Audio
Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations
Loan arrears overall are lower than a year ago, but personal loan arrears have hit a 10-year high at 10.2 percent, up 6 percent on last year.
What age should people have financial independence?
A survey found some parents believe children should be paying their way by the time they turn 16.
By what age should children be financially independent?
At what age should your children be financially independent? 40 percent of kiwi parents surveyed by YouGov believe they should be by 20 to 25 years old. 33 percent went even younger, saying offspring… Audio
Iran attack sparks warning for KiwiSaver, fuel, inflation
"The world is more frightening than it was a couple of days ago," says Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen. Audio
What Middle East conflict could mean for economy
Investors are being told to brace for volatility as the markets open this morning. The impact of the weekend's attacks could have implications for fuel prices, sharemarkets and inflation. Money… Audio
