Smart Money

Trusts are no doubt a complicated thing.
There's a lot of moving parts, a lot of different parties involved, and most will be close to the Settlor, which can create it's own problems. So should you be thinking about getting a trust set up for your family?
Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when you should think about a trust, and what assets should be included.
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The RBNZ recently hiked the OCR from 2.25% to 2.5%, and experts are expecting around another 1% of hikes over the next year, as managing inflation risks take priority over the weaker economy.
But when will our economy start turning around? Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.
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The Cost of Living Crisis has driven a lot of Kiwis to look for financial advice, and many turn to AI over a financial advisor. But is AI really that reliable as a source of financial advice?
And investing in AI seems to be the thing to do at the moment, is it somethng you should be getting in to or watching with caution?
Money Coach Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss.
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When the cost of living crisis is driving your day-to-day costs up, putting money in to a Kiwisaver might not seem appealing.
But is it still important to keep the flow of money in to Kiwisaver going? And what do you do when you want to get started investing in an index fund?
Founder and Managing director of Koura wealth Rupert Carlyon joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money to discuss.
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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.
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