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Smart Money

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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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Tom Hartmann: Getting ripped off at the mechanic? 09.02.2020 41:04

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Carissa Fairbrother: What insurance you need to ditch 26.01.2020 37:43

This week Financial Advisor Carissa Fairbrother joined the Weekend Collective to share her advice regarding the insurance do's and don'ts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Di Leva: You don't need to be rich to invest! 19.01.2020 39:29

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Peter Cordtz: More people using Afterpay service this Christmas 22.12.2019 36:50

Interim retirement Commissioner and Financial Expert from CFFC, Peter Cordtz, joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the Afterpay service and why you should be careful not to be caught out be it! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Morrall: Ditching the second family car? 08.12.2019 37:45

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Tom Hartmann: Should we stop giving gifts this XMAS? 01.12.2019 38:59

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Chris Di Leva: How do you actually invest in the share-market? 24.11.2019 11:34

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Solly: Making money off toll roads and cellphone towers 10.11.2019 39:12

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Harbour Asset Mangement director Shane Solly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Knight: Are we close to a property boom? 27.10.2019 32:05

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Malcolm Knight from threefold.co.nz LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Morrall: Using Kiwisaver for investments properties not going to work 20.10.2019 33:30

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Simplicity NZ Financial Advisor Amanda Morrall. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Hartmann: Making your kids wait for their inheritance 13.10.2019 34:26

This week on Smart Money we were joined by resident blogger at sorted.org.nz Tom Hartmann. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Bascand: What is the trade war doing to New Zealand? 29.09.2019 39:58

This week on Smart Money we were joined by HAM Managing Director Andrew Bascand. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Hawes: Is Facebook Marketplace actually safe? 08.09.2019 38:52

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Independent Financial Advisor Martin Hawes. We have a discussion around selling things second hand. TradeMe seems so expensive and Facebook Marketplace is booming big time but is it actually safe? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Morrall: Is University actually a smart investment? 01.09.2019 38:09

This week on Smart Money we were joined by personal finance expert Amanda Morrall from Simplicity.kiwi. We ask the question around University and education. Is it still the way to go for a successful future? We put the questions to our expert. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Solly: What's the fuss with ethical kiwisaver investing? 25.08.2019 43:52

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Shane Solly (Director at Harbour Asset Management) We dive into the issue of ethical investing, can you actually get good returns compared to the more seedy stocks? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Hartmann: Is health insurance becoming more and more important? 18.08.2019 48:01

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Tom Hartmann from sorted.org.nz. We dive into the issue of health insurance. With the DHB's totally booked up and constant pressure on the public sector is it time we started seriously looking at Health Insurance as an option? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Hawes: Do prenups kill relationships? 11.08.2019 40:01

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Financial Advisor Martin Hawes. We dive into the discussion around prenups. Do they strengthen or ruin relationships? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Di Leva: We need to rethink our retirement plans 28.07.2019 39:37

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Multi-Asset Specialist Chris Di Leva. We discuss the issue of retirement funds. Are we relying to much on KiwiSaver and the tradition capital gains to get us through? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Morrall: How much debt is too much? 21.07.2019 31:22

This week we learned that New Zealand's gross debt is $571.04 billion, or $115,000 a head. That's about 16 per cent higher than it was three years ago when the NZ Herald started its tally. So we talked to Amanda Morrall about debt on a household level - how much is too much? And what kind of debt should we avoid? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

Wendy Thompson: How to use social media for your business 14.07.2019 34:10

Social media superstar Wendy Thompson joins the Weekend Collective to talk about the best way to promote your business online. She has the best tips on choosing the platform the best suits you, how to get good reviews online, and how online shops follow you around the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Knight: Why are credit card interest rates so high? 07.07.2019 43:40

This week on the show were were joined by Malcolm Knight Financial Advisor from threefold.co.nz We dive into the issue of credit card interest rates and why they are so high? Are the banks justified in charging such high premiums for borrowing money? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cecila Robinson: Do gender quotas really improve businesses? 23.06.2019 39:00

The Government is putting pressure on the private sector to increase the number of women on boards as it breaks through another record for women in the state sector. Cecila Robinson is one of New Zealand’s most successful young entrepreneurs. She joined The Weekend Collective to discuss the issue. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Morrall: Is it viable for superannuation age to remain at 65? 16.06.2019 38:36

Retirement has become an outdated concept for 140,000 New Zealanders who have reached 65 and are still clocking in to work. And those in the workforce face a future without the dream of long holidays and time on the golf course, with just one in five people working today expect to retire by 65. Personal finance specialist Amanda Morrall joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the issue. LISTEN TO...

Carissa Fairbrother: Who's fault is the KiwiSaver tax rate error? 09.06.2019 39:29

This week on Smart Money we were joined by Financial Adviser Carissa Fairbrother from www.rivialwealth.co.nz . Around 450,000 people have been paying the wrong tax rate on KiwiSaver and other investments. We find out why this has occurred and who's at fault? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Weir: How the 2019 Budget will impact small businesses 02.06.2019 37:31

Business industry heads say the budget delivered no surprises and there was little to get excited about, aside from a new $300 million investment fund. Director, Advisor, Consultant and Author at Pinpoint Business Bob Weir joins The Weekend Collective to give his reaction to this year's so called "well-being' Budget and what impact it will have on small businesses across the country. LISTEN TO THE...