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• What you need to know about investing this year with Sharesies' Leighton Roberts

  Sharemarkets have been like the wild west this year. We’re told to ‘buy the dip’ because that’s when shares are on a big briscoes-esque sale, but before you know you’ve blinked, and the dip is done So if you’re just getting started dabbling in investing and have been thrown by the year's events so far, what do you need to know about the mechanics of it? How do you invest internationally, and can you invest in some of the biggest companies imaginable? Nadine is running through the lot with co-founder, director and 3EO of Sharesies, Leighton Roberts. If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The true cost of owning pets and where to find savings

  Owning a pet can bring aso much joy to your life - but it can also bring some big expenses. Some people can spend a fortune on their pets, and as they get older, those costs often increase. And that's before you factor in breeds and how that can impact what you spend. To talk about some of the costs that you need to be prepared for, this week Nadine is joined by Michelle de Long, chief operating officer at PD Pet Insurance If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What KiwiSaver changes and more means testing means for your savings

  The Government has unveiled the latest Budget, and it is full of things that are likely to affect your back pocket in one way or another – with changes to KiwiSaver, Best Start, JobSeeker benefits, and Working for Families. If all the headlines sent you a bit cross eyed, don’t worry - today we’re going to step you through the detail so you know what you’re dealing with. To help us do that, Nadine is joined by the NZ Herald's Wellington Business Editor, Jenée Tibshraeny, to discuss the big changes and how they impact you. If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What to avoid doing if you are trying to buy property

  Buying property is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make, and in this country, it can be really difficult to achieve. For most of us, the most important first step is to qualify for a mortgage. So, how do you improve your chances of getting the lending you need to be in the market, and what do you need to know about what you’ve signed up for? This week, Nadine talks with director of The Loan Market and senior advisor Cam Marcroft to get all the tips and tricks you need to get on the property ladder. If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The secrets to saving money on your wedding - and the costs you can't afford to cut

  The average wedding in New Zealand is on the rise - once thought to be around $30,000, that cost for higher-end weddings has doubled in recent years. Finance companies often feature pictures of weddings when touting their high-interest loans, but debt is no way to start your life of wedded bliss. So how can you avoid financial stress when planning your big day? This week, Nadine is joined by Astrid Braid, wedding planner at PS I Love You Events, to talk through what costs you should look at cutting on your big day, and which ones are worth investing the big bucks in. If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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