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Baby Boomers

Anthony Healy tweets apology for Tony Alexander's 'inflammatory remarks' about the housing crisis, saying inter-generational debates aren't helpful
6th Mar 17, 1:32pm
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Anthony Healy tweets apology for Tony Alexander's 'inflammatory remarks' about the housing crisis, saying inter-generational debates aren't helpful
BNZ's Tony Alexander challenges young people to drink as many lattes, hire as many feng shui consultants and subscribe to as many TV channels as the boomers did, if they want to buy a house
2nd Mar 17, 5:06pm
by Tony Alexander
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BNZ's Tony Alexander challenges young people to drink as many lattes, hire as many feng shui consultants and subscribe to as many TV channels as the boomers did, if they want to buy a house
Baby boomers leveraging off capital gains to buy investment properties rather than paying off the mortgage as they head towards retirement
14th Nov 16, 4:50pm
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Baby boomers leveraging off capital gains to buy investment properties rather than paying off the mortgage as they head towards retirement
John Mauldin argues the global central bank community’s policies have created an environment of risk that is looking more and more like a bubble in search of a pin
11th Oct 16, 11:46am
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John Mauldin argues the global central bank community’s policies have created an environment of risk that is looking more and more like a bubble in search of a pin
We know banks are holding back OCR cuts from borrowers, so what sort of deal are savers getting?
31st Aug 16, 2:14pm
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We know banks are holding back OCR cuts from borrowers, so what sort of deal are savers getting?
Deloitte labels Generation X the next big fee pool for financial services firms with retirement, debt management and budgeting for large expenses on their agenda
26th Jan 16, 9:39am
Deloitte labels Generation X the next big fee pool for financial services firms with retirement, debt management and budgeting for large expenses on their agenda
Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like
20th Sep 15, 5:00am
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Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like
NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says there is clear hypocrisy when someone who resists urban change in their suburb bemoans the fact that their children cannot get on the property ladder
14th Sep 15, 9:18am
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NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says there is clear hypocrisy when someone who resists urban change in their suburb bemoans the fact that their children cannot get on the property ladder
New Auckland apartments are costing more than stand alone houses as baby boomers drive demand for higher quality developments
19th Aug 15, 3:03pm
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New Auckland apartments are costing more than stand alone houses as baby boomers drive demand for higher quality developments
RBNZ kicks plans to develop specific bank capital requirements for reverse mortgages into touch, for now
19th May 15, 6:04am
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RBNZ kicks plans to develop specific bank capital requirements for reverse mortgages into touch, for now
Kirdan Lees on the benefits of Seattle, Klippa - Swedish for cut, art vs science, Latin America's hangover, millennials & baby boomers, it isn't 1987, the UK election, Dilbert & more
15th May 15, 10:13am
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Kirdan Lees on the benefits of Seattle, Klippa - Swedish for cut, art vs science, Latin America's hangover, millennials & baby boomers, it isn't 1987, the UK election, Dilbert & more
Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
22nd Apr 15, 2:06pm
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Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
John Bolton says lack of supply will prop up house prices in the foreseeable future but he sees the Auckland market as an increasingly 'speculative play'
17th Mar 15, 5:00am
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John Bolton says lack of supply will prop up house prices in the foreseeable future but he sees the Auckland market as an increasingly 'speculative play'
With mortgage rates unlikely to fall further without an OCR cut, it may be time to take the bird in the hand, says John Bolton
16th Mar 15, 10:14am
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With mortgage rates unlikely to fall further without an OCR cut, it may be time to take the bird in the hand, says John Bolton
Elizabeth Davies tells her generation to stand on their own feet and not rely on inheritance from their parents
20th Jan 15, 9:17am
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Elizabeth Davies tells her generation to stand on their own feet and not rely on inheritance from their parents
NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says recruiting young immigrants could help address problems in the provinces where there are more old people than Japan
18th Jul 14, 3:51pm
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NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says recruiting young immigrants could help address problems in the provinces where there are more old people than Japan
John Bolton says he's uncomfortable with how much the NZ economy is being talked up, urges that an eye be kept on overseas events
11th Feb 14, 5:16pm
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John Bolton says he's uncomfortable with how much the NZ economy is being talked up, urges that an eye be kept on overseas events
IMF's Christine Lagarde calls for a rekindling of the Bretton Woods spirit & a financial system that serves the productive economy rather than itself
4th Feb 14, 2:23pm
by Guest
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IMF's Christine Lagarde calls for a rekindling of the Bretton Woods spirit & a financial system that serves the productive economy rather than itself
Asset rich baby boomers seen driving development of sophisticated smartphone banking services
20th Sep 13, 4:10pm
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Asset rich baby boomers seen driving development of sophisticated smartphone banking services
Bernard Hickey highlights the fierce choices facing policy makers as our population ages; shows 'productivity dreamers' can't solve the looming crisis
16th Dec 12, 10:20am
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Bernard Hickey highlights the fierce choices facing policy makers as our population ages; shows 'productivity dreamers' can't solve the looming crisis
Pump on your pay; Metrics of well-being; A dog's eye view of workplace happiness; Pressure points; Private health care premiums
23rd Oct 12, 1:07pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Pump on your pay; Metrics of well-being; A dog's eye view of workplace happiness; Pressure points; Private health care premiums
Bernard Hickey highlights the major unsettling choices we will need to make soon on healthcare because we will be unable to afford our current system
23rd Sep 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey highlights the major unsettling choices we will need to make soon on healthcare because we will be unable to afford our current system
Money woes in marriage; Asset annihilation; Why Boomers are good for the economy; Big goals for 2012; Personal finance guidelines for 30-somethings
26th Jul 12, 10:33am
by Amanda Morrall
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Money woes in marriage; Asset annihilation; Why Boomers are good for the economy; Big goals for 2012; Personal finance guidelines for 30-somethings
Bernard Hickey sifts through the angry reactions to his argument for an intergenerational wealth deal. He points out baby-boomer housing wealth fell from the skies - it was not earned or built. You agree?
22nd Jul 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey sifts through the angry reactions to his argument for an intergenerational wealth deal. He points out baby-boomer housing wealth fell from the skies - it was not earned or built. You agree?
Michael Coote explains why immigration is a good thing for NZ if we hope to avoid a national “death spiral”caused by crushing taxes and reduced public spending. Your thoughts?
10th Jul 12, 8:05am
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Michael Coote explains why immigration is a good thing for NZ if we hope to avoid a national “death spiral”caused by crushing taxes and reduced public spending. Your thoughts?