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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 insig...

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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...

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.

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.

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 you...

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.

What impact will a National and ACT coalition government have on the investment markets? Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management joins the show to explain.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarket loyalty cards are under fire. Consumer NZ says cheaper groceries available. So are they worth it? Malcom Knight gives us his thoughts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southern Cross health insurance premiums are set to rise as inflationary pressures bite. So what premiums can you afford to live without? Plus, w hat’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.

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 professiona...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amanda Morrall joined Roman Travers to give tips on how to save during this cost of living crisis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Sleep doctor, Dr Alex Bartle joined Tim to discuss methods of improving the way we sleep. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.