Smart Money

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/lis...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How has global geopolitical tension changed the way we invest in the market? Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

When do you start writing your will, and should your kids help you with writing it?   Plus, is downsizing the best way to free up some cash? Well renowned financial author Martin Hawes joins us with his thoughts.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...