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Submitters raise a series of questions and issues they wanted answered and resolved before the RBNZ rolls out a DTI tool
28th Apr 22, 10:04am
Submitters raise a series of questions and issues they wanted answered and resolved before the RBNZ rolls out a DTI tool
Terry Baucher looks at what will be the big tax issues in the coming decade: the IRD crackdown on student loans, tax defaulters, and is the capital gains tax really dead?
27th Jan 20, 10:11am
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Terry Baucher looks at what will be the big tax issues in the coming decade: the IRD crackdown on student loans, tax defaulters, and is the capital gains tax really dead?
UnitedFuture's Peter Dunne interested in allowing first 10 years of student loan repayments to be channelled to KiwiSaver first home deposit scheme, writing off that portion of a student loan
6th Jul 17, 9:20am
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UnitedFuture's Peter Dunne interested in allowing first 10 years of student loan repayments to be channelled to KiwiSaver first home deposit scheme, writing off that portion of a student loan
Andrew Little says he's happy when Winston Peters agrees with Labour policy (tourist GST for the regions); Not so keen on those more costly ideas, though (multi-billion student debt write-off)
27th Jun 17, 12:50pm
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Andrew Little says he's happy when Winston Peters agrees with Labour policy (tourist GST for the regions); Not so keen on those more costly ideas, though (multi-billion student debt write-off)
John Mauldin concludes his Angst in America series with a look at challenges Millennials face including debt, high house prices & wholesale workplace changes
13th May 17, 10:34am
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John Mauldin concludes his Angst in America series with a look at challenges Millennials face including debt, high house prices & wholesale workplace changes
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor
10th Oct 16, 8:50am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans
20th Aug 16, 5:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans
Brad Olsen call for student loan repayments to start only after study is completed, and then at a higher rate. These changes would make it easier for students to survive without affecting the loan repayment flow
17th May 16, 9:51am
by Guest
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Brad Olsen call for student loan repayments to start only after study is completed, and then at a higher rate. These changes would make it easier for students to survive without affecting the loan repayment flow
How should millennials be planning for their retirement when they can't see beyond their hefty student loans and high-sky property prices? Diane Maxwell gives her two cents
17th Mar 16, 12:57pm
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How should millennials be planning for their retirement when they can't see beyond their hefty student loans and high-sky property prices? Diane Maxwell gives her two cents
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks whether tertiary students fully grasp the degree to which taxpayers help fund their education and says there is insufficient debate on how tertiary education costs are shared
14th Dec 15, 9:16am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks whether tertiary students fully grasp the degree to which taxpayers help fund their education and says there is insufficient debate on how tertiary education costs are shared
A total of 540 student loans worth a record $17.7m written off due to bankruptcy in one year
1st Jul 15, 5:25pm
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A total of 540 student loans worth a record $17.7m written off due to bankruptcy in one year
Elizabeth Kerr on celebrity chefs & the end of empire, 'Brexit', French castles v Auckland houses, credit cards, Dilbert & more
1st May 15, 10:26am
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Elizabeth Kerr on celebrity chefs & the end of empire, 'Brexit', French castles v Auckland houses, credit cards, Dilbert & more
Benje Patterson's open letter to Bill English calls for tightening student loan repayment criteria to minimise the costs of 'parasitic behaviour'
17th Dec 14, 9:54am
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Benje Patterson's open letter to Bill English calls for tightening student loan repayment criteria to minimise the costs of 'parasitic behaviour'
Prosper president Ron Suber tells interest.co.nz to expect NZ P2P lending to branch into real estate, student loans and insurance
27th Sep 14, 8:54am
Prosper president Ron Suber tells interest.co.nz to expect NZ P2P lending to branch into real estate, student loans and insurance
Elizabeth Davies on student loans, tax codes, being punished for having 2 sources of income and having her ice cream seized
24th Feb 14, 9:40am
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Elizabeth Davies on student loans, tax codes, being punished for having 2 sources of income and having her ice cream seized
Opinion: Elizabeth Davies sees parents raising children on a diet of white collar crime, where it’s 'only illegal if you get caught'
3rd Sep 13, 9:50am
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Opinion: Elizabeth Davies sees parents raising children on a diet of white collar crime, where it’s 'only illegal if you get caught'
Elizabeth Davies questions whether her education was a bad investment and decides life’s too short to spend 40 hours a week doing something you hate
23rd Jul 13, 9:37am
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Elizabeth Davies questions whether her education was a bad investment and decides life’s too short to spend 40 hours a week doing something you hate
Benje Patterson has a prisoners’ dilemma. He says it is not right for Govt to excessively subsidise the educated middle class when others in society are truly needy. Your view?
16th Jul 13, 12:06pm
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Benje Patterson has a prisoners’ dilemma. He says it is not right for Govt to excessively subsidise the educated middle class when others in society are truly needy. Your view?
Why tax withholding is good for the economy, good for savings; Payroll giving; What the heck is an ESCT and why you should care; Student loan deductions; Overseas repayments
28th Feb 12, 10:38am
by Amanda Morrall
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Why tax withholding is good for the economy, good for savings; Payroll giving; What the heck is an ESCT and why you should care; Student loan deductions; Overseas repayments
Student loans and allowances grow by 6.9% and 16.4% respectively in 2010 while debt reduction ability contracts. Your experience?
2nd Dec 11, 3:54pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Student loans and allowances grow by 6.9% and 16.4% respectively in 2010 while debt reduction ability contracts. Your experience?
Solving a $10 billion problem, one debt at a time; Money mind traps; Anti-status quo; How to invest in an IPO; Investing through troubled times
12th Oct 11, 10:56am
by Amanda Morrall
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Solving a $10 billion problem, one debt at a time; Money mind traps; Anti-status quo; How to invest in an IPO; Investing through troubled times
Inland Revenue vested with new powers to direct debit banks accounts for unpaid student loans, child support and working for families
8th Jun 11, 5:45pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Inland Revenue vested with new powers to direct debit banks accounts for unpaid student loans, child support and working for families
Govt to avoid credit rating downgrade with Budget even though net govt debt to hit 32% of GDP, economists say
16th May 11, 12:58pm
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Govt to avoid credit rating downgrade with Budget even though net govt debt to hit 32% of GDP, economists say
Have your say: New ACT leader Brash says not prudent to set bottom lines for economic policies; Should he, and what should they be?
2nd May 11, 8:20am
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Have your say: New ACT leader Brash says not prudent to set bottom lines for economic policies; Should he, and what should they be?
Eight thousand families at risk with high debt servicing obligations
4th Jan 10, 9:30am
Eight thousand families at risk with high debt servicing obligations