Max Whitehead: Is it always the squeaky wheel that gets the oil?
There are two different types of employees - one who stays low profile, gets what they need to get done, done, and goes home. Then there's the other, who complains about anything they feel inconveniences them. Is it true that the squeaky wheel get the grease? Or is this a great way to get yourself ruled out when it comes to opportunities and promotions? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shamubeel Eaqub: Reconsidering which insurance you use
It's no secret that the cost of living has gone a bit crazy these past few years, but insurance seems to be one of the hardest hit. Insurance prices have increased 900% since 2000 - almost triple the increase of tobacco products. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew Bascand: The OCR won't solve anything
The OCR got another cut this week, now down to 3%. While there have been questions for a while around whether banks are passing the cuts down to consumers, the real question is whether the cuts will actually solve anything at all. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Janet Xuccoa: You should be checking your will annually
Wills are some of the most painstaking things you need to do as an adult. They remind you of your mortality, and of all the familial issues you may have had throughout the years. But they must be done - so how can you write an airtight will? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Simon Brown: Financial literacy is invaluable
Most New Zealanders consider themselves only “average” with money. In fact, a new study from Partners Life finds less than a quarter of New Zealanders rate their financial knowledge as "excellent". Nearly 60 percent find it tough to pay monthly expenses, and just over half reported stress or losing sleep due to money concerns. At the same time, many are reportedly using credit and afterpay services to make ends meet. How do we improve financial literacy? What can we put into practice now? Banqer CEO Simon Brown joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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