Smart Money
Episodes
Mary Holm: Is retiring early a good idea?
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Holm is the author of 'Rich Enough? A Laid-Back Guide for Every Kiwi', a critically acclaimed financial guide for the average kiwi.She joined Th...
Kate Baddock: Should New Zealand ban drug advertising?
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is considering changes to how drugs are advertised.A complaint from visiting cancer expert Richard Sullivan has prompted the move by th...
Smart Money - new expert Dr Ayesha Scott talks finances in relationships and the gender difference in how we spend money
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Weekend Collective has new expert Dr Ayesha Scott in the studio for Smart Money. She’s talking finances in relationships, and the gender differ...
Peter Cordtz: Will the minimum wage actually help?
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Smart Money we were joined by CFFC community manager Peter Cordtz.We discuss the pro's and con's of raising the minimum wage... will it j...
Mary Holm: Being paid weekly or monthly, which is better?
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits of being paid weekly compared to being paid monthly is a hot topic of conversation for workers across the country.Is it better to get a s...
Sam Wallace: Buying new cars, are they worth it?
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Smart Money we change things up a little - Sam Wallace from Driven.co.nz joins us to chat all things cars!Topics:Is buying a car brand n...
Tom Hartmann: Do you need 10 times your income for retirement?
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An article has come out firing that in order have a comfortable retirement you will need 10x your average income... We put the question to Resident ...
Carissa Fairbrother: Should you lend money to friends & family?
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by financial adviser Carissa Fairbrother from rivalwealth.co.nzWe tackle the tough question of whether or not to lend money t...
Bob Weir: Why are small businesses so difficult?
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by business advisor and author Bob Weir.We dive into the issue of why so many SME businesses fail here in NZ? LISTEN TO T...
Lisa Dudson: How to get the pay rise you deserve!
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Financial advisor Lisa Dudson from Acumen.co.nz joined us on the show this week! We discuss the most effective way of asking for a pay rise? How do ...
Martin Hawes: Sweeping changes to divorce laws
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we were joined by Financial advisor Martin Hawes. The law commision has come up with proposed ideas to overhaul the old 50/50...
Carissa Fairbrother: What would you change about superannuation?
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by financial advisor Carissa Fairbrother from rivalwealth.co.nzWe discuss the proposed idea of changing the minimum residency...
Tom Hartmann: Will GST ruin online shopping?
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by resident blogger Tom Hartmann at sorted.org.nz It's what every online shopper has been dreading, the added GST onto their...
Lisa Dudson: Are loan sharks a necessary evil?
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by Lisa Dudson from Acumen.co.nz.We discuss the issue surrounding loan sharks and the Government's attempt to regulate the in...
Lisa Dudson: Is it risky to combine incomes in a serious relationship?
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by founder of www.acumen.co.nz Lisa Dudson.We dive into the tricky area of shared funds with loved ones. What's the best wa...
Martin Hawes: How do you haggle without being a jerk?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by financial coach Martin Hawes to discuss Kiwisaver ethics and how do you haggle while not being a jerk?LISTEN TO THE FULL...
Martin Hawes: What don't you bother insuring?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by financial coach Martin Hawes to discuss all things insurance.What should we be insuring and what should we be kicking to ...
Tom Hartmann: Why do we spend so much on pets?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by resident blogger and financial expert Tom Hartmann from sorted.org.nz to talk all things financeLISTEN TO THE FULL DISCU...
Tom Hartmann: Do you even need a will?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by resident blogger and financial expert Tom Hartmann from sorted.org.nz to talk all things finance - This week were stirred ...
Lisa Dudson: Are loyalty schemes worth it?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on finance we were joined by founder of www.acumen.co.nz Lisa Dudson. We pose the questions are loyalty schemes worth it or just one big h...
Finance: What subscriptions should we be giving up?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by 'Cooking the Books' podcast host Frances Cook. We discussed the hot topic of subscriptions and what are people kicking to...
Martin Hawes: Who should pay on first dates?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by financial advisor Martin Hawes to discuss the age old question, who pays on the first date? Men or women? LISTEN TO THE F...
Lisa Dudson: Do attractive people get paid more?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on finance we were joined by founder of www.acumen.co.nz Lisa Dudson. We bring up the 'hot' debate of whether or not attractive people get ...
Frances Cook: Worst bank experience?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and host of the top rating financial podcast Frances Cook joined us this week!We dive into your worst bank experiences and what age should...
Martin Hawes: Should salaries be transparent?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Lisa Dudson: Have you been rejected from a job because of age?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of stories making headlines throughout the week regarding Kiwi workers being denied jobs due to their age. Are they seen as non-financially profi...
Frances Cook: Is a university degree financially worth it?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Personal Finance pod-caster Francis Cook joined us this week to discuss the importance of university degrees. Are they still relevant and financially ...
How have you dealt with different attitudes to money in a relationship?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Holm, a personal finance columnist for the Weekend Herald, joins the Weekend Collective for their finance hour this week.They're asking how have ...
Finance: Is becoming a cashless society dangerous?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Dudson is in with the Weekend Collective for the weekly financial chat. This week, they are discussing whether becoming a cashless society is da...
Cameron Bagrie: 'We will have another global recession'
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Petrol prices have been the subject of countless headlines over the past few months, with increasing prices and the added petrol tax.Cameron Bagrie of...
Elizabeth Blake: Who worries more about money, men or women?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Financial advisor Elizabeth Blake from enableMe joins the show to talk all things money, including who worries more about money? It may surprise you.L...