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Smart Money

Newstalk ZB 343 Episodes Jul 19, 2026

Smart Money is a personal finance podcast from Newstalk ZB that helps listeners make sense of their finances. It covers topics like debt, investments, mortgage rates, savings, and retirement planning. Industry experts provide tips on goal-setting and managing money effectively.

Episodes

Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments
Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments Jul 19, 2026 2456 Electricity and money go hand-in-hand. Every house needs power, and everything costs money.  So how do you balance the two in the midst of a Cost of Living Crisis? And what should you keep an eye out for that might impact the number on your energy bills? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Andrew Bascand & Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager Sue Walker join Tim Beveridge on Smart Money.&n
Sharon Chandra: Prenups can be challenged
Sharon Chandra: Prenups can be challenged Jul 12, 2026 2475 More than 7800 divorces were granted last year, with nearly 6000 underage children seeing their parents split - that's about 8 divorces for every 1000 marriages.  Looking deeper, about 5 percent of marriages end in 5 years, 15 percent end within 10, and more than a third dissolve within 25 years. With marriage numbers already declining, and the cost-of-living crisis still biting, how does a c
Sylvie Thrush-Marsh: What should you keep an eye out for in your employment contract?
Sylvie Thrush-Marsh: What should you keep an eye out for in your employment contract? Jul 5, 2026 2514 Everyone has an employment contract, but what should you be aware of when presented with a new one?  Some key parts that you'd think are a given may also be missing, so what shoud you make sure you have? MyHR's Chief Evangelist Sylvie Thrush-Marsh joins Tim Beveridge to answer your employment questions.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda Morrall: Don't pounce on every good deal you see
Amanda Morrall: Don't pounce on every good deal you see Jun 28, 2026 2499 With Property becoming less of the golden-goose egg we've made it out to be, people are focusing more on how else they can be financially stable - and with that stability, comes being disciplined with your money - and keeping your spending affairs in order. But how can we do that with loyalty programmes encouraging us to save? and mid-year sales going around? How do we keep our eyes on the long-te
Nathan Stanners: The pros and cons of National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy
Nathan Stanners: The pros and cons of National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy Jun 22, 2026 2457 Generate Kiwisaver's Nathan Stanners joins Tim Beveridge to chat National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy - and whether it's a good policy for the our retirement savings pool.  They also talk how your risk profile should change the closer your get to retirement.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janet Xuccoa: Your list of trustees has to be tight and reputable
Janet Xuccoa: Your list of trustees has to be tight and reputable Jun 7, 2026 2486 Earlier this year, a Christchurch businessman was found borrowing millions of dollars against his family trusts for his clothing company - racking up a $3-million dollar spend. His sister prompted legal action, and two homes had to be sold as collateral. But that brings up a question - what can we leave behind for our children and family that won't just be squandered or swindled? Trusts and inheri
Nick Crawford: Households will have to anticipate higher cost-of-living pressures
Nick Crawford: Households will have to anticipate higher cost-of-living pressures May 31, 2026 2490 This week's budget announcement had a focus on sorting out the books, and no straight sugar hits for individuals.Infrastructure, healthcare and education seemed to be the clear priority of our fiscal plan, but three  relief for the cost-of-living pressure many face.  Along with that, council rates have gone up for Auckland and the South Island's West Coast, and the Reserve Bank's signall
Amanda Morrall: What does it really take to retire in 2026?
Amanda Morrall: What does it really take to retire in 2026? May 24, 2026 2426 Retirement is the time most people dream of, the days where you no longer need to work or study, and you can enjoy a slow and simple life. But what does it actually take to retire? And, when Super is under threat, and the only stable thing about the global economic climate is its instability, can we rely on the pension being there when we're ready to retire? Author of Money Matters Amanda Morrall
Martin Hawes: Should the govt fund your retirement?
Martin Hawes: Should the govt fund your retirement? May 10, 2026 2488 The age of retirement is back in the forefront of news this week after a report from the OECD recommended means testing the age of eligibility for NZ Super or risk an unsustainable rise in public debt.  The agency says New Zealand's ageing population will continue to become a prevalent issue as the government tries to pull the economy out of the red.  But some finance experts say we shou
Nathan Stanners: Don't get too caught up with checking your KiwiSaver balance
Nathan Stanners: Don't get too caught up with checking your KiwiSaver balance May 3, 2026 2479 All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment.  If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head.  But for those close to or at retirement age, or about to withdraw for whatever reason - a volatile market can make all the difference.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform
Sharon Chandra: You can't DIY a divorce
Sharon Chandra: You can't DIY a divorce Apr 26, 2026 2471 Divorce is still one of those taboo topics we tend to avoid, but up to 40% of marriages end that way here in New Zealand, so it's probably about time we become a bit more comfortable with it.  It's not always a hostile end, some couples are even able to "DIY" their split in a sense - but is that really a good idea?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janet Xuccoa: Most people should really have a trust
Janet Xuccoa: Most people should really have a trust Apr 19, 2026 2416 We often think of trusts as a way to protect your assets, especially if you work in certain fields - but a surprising number of regular families use them for a range of reasons.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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