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In today's Take Five, Amanda decodes five pieces of financial services sector jargon and why you should care about them
14th Nov 12, 2:57pm
by Amanda Morrall
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In today's Take Five, Amanda decodes five pieces of financial services sector jargon and why you should care about them
All investment portfolios carry risk, but owning some gold can minimise credit and liquidity risks, and reduce market risks. The World Gold Council explains
13th Nov 12, 5:28pm
by Guest
All investment portfolios carry risk, but owning some gold can minimise credit and liquidity risks, and reduce market risks. The World Gold Council explains
Rent reductions; A snapshot of median rents in five districts; renter's right; Tenancy Tribunals; Advocacy
13th Nov 12, 1:24pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Rent reductions; A snapshot of median rents in five districts; renter's right; Tenancy Tribunals; Advocacy
Why use a realtor when you can do it yourself and save money?
12th Nov 12, 12:04pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Why use a realtor when you can do it yourself and save money?
Closing the pay gap; Solid gold excess; Moral limits of Money; Taking issue with insurance; Shuffling the decks
9th Nov 12, 1:52pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Closing the pay gap; Solid gold excess; Moral limits of Money; Taking issue with insurance; Shuffling the decks
Banking Ombudsman tells customers to do their homework, banks to be better teachers as complaints remain at historical highs
8th Nov 12, 4:38pm
by Amanda Morrall
Banking Ombudsman tells customers to do their homework, banks to be better teachers as complaints remain at historical highs
Ten tips for investing in shares; Is asset management just a lottery?; Why risk free can be risky; Debunking Obamapocalypse; ROI on university
8th Nov 12, 9:36am
by Amanda Morrall
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Ten tips for investing in shares; Is asset management just a lottery?; Why risk free can be risky; Debunking Obamapocalypse; ROI on university
Diversify your career; Double Irish with a Dutch sandwich; A closer look at bonds; Compounded experience; Kill your television
7th Nov 12, 10:15am
by Amanda Morrall
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Diversify your career; Double Irish with a Dutch sandwich; A closer look at bonds; Compounded experience; Kill your television
Janine Starks gets to the bottom of an insurance rejection claim and encourages Kiwis to take the reigns and keep a close watch on the waistline
6th Nov 12, 11:18am
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Janine Starks gets to the bottom of an insurance rejection claim and encourages Kiwis to take the reigns and keep a close watch on the waistline
Is it really so wrong to rent?; Median rents; What are you risking?; Taxing the rich; Meeting with a financial advisor
6th Nov 12, 10:17am
by Amanda Morrall
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Is it really so wrong to rent?; Median rents; What are you risking?; Taxing the rich; Meeting with a financial advisor
Paying the mortgage off at pre GFC rates can spell long-term financial relief to home owners.
6th Nov 12, 9:40am
by Amanda Morrall
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Paying the mortgage off at pre GFC rates can spell long-term financial relief to home owners.
Getting real about growth rates; Sharpening up for the share offer; DSA vs LSI; Consumer confidence vs corporate pessimism; Growing your own
5th Nov 12, 11:28am
by Amanda Morrall
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Getting real about growth rates; Sharpening up for the share offer; DSA vs LSI; Consumer confidence vs corporate pessimism; Growing your own
Terry Baucher on the fine line between tax avoidance and evasion and the harsh consequences separating the two.
5th Nov 12, 11:24am
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Terry Baucher on the fine line between tax avoidance and evasion and the harsh consequences separating the two.
Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
2nd Nov 12, 11:44am
by Amanda Morrall
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Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
International research says gold is a good inflation hedge. Is that true for New Zealand investors? David Chaston investigates
2nd Nov 12, 10:36am
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International research says gold is a good inflation hedge. Is that true for New Zealand investors? David Chaston investigates
Telco trickery; Principled versus predatory capitalism; Behaviour Gaps; 10 reasons you are poor; Facing up to debt
1st Nov 12, 9:47am
by Amanda Morrall
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Telco trickery; Principled versus predatory capitalism; Behaviour Gaps; 10 reasons you are poor; Facing up to debt
Number crunchers projecting population will hit 4,444,444 milestone tomorrow. Amanda reads the charts
31st Oct 12, 2:27pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Number crunchers projecting population will hit 4,444,444 milestone tomorrow. Amanda reads the charts
Five things you wanted to know but were afraid for ask of financial advisors. Your experience?
31st Oct 12, 8:32am
by Amanda Morrall
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Five things you wanted to know but were afraid for ask of financial advisors. Your experience?
Being Ferris Bueller; How to ruin your financial life; A blood bath for bonds?; A new day for brokers; You are what you eat
30th Oct 12, 10:49am
by Amanda Morrall
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Being Ferris Bueller; How to ruin your financial life; A blood bath for bonds?; A new day for brokers; You are what you eat
What is money?; Financial check-ups; Are you a slave to your lifestyle?; Breaking up is easy to do; Learning from someone else's mistakes
29th Oct 12, 12:20pm
by Amanda Morrall
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What is money?; Financial check-ups; Are you a slave to your lifestyle?; Breaking up is easy to do; Learning from someone else's mistakes
Westpac survey reports "alarming reluctance" to talk about money and a belief that the "average Kiwi" doesn't know how to manage their money.
26th Oct 12, 3:25pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Westpac survey reports "alarming reluctance" to talk about money and a belief that the "average Kiwi" doesn't know how to manage their money.
Five scary beasts to beware of in personal finance and how to get them under control
26th Oct 12, 11:30am
by Amanda Morrall
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Five scary beasts to beware of in personal finance and how to get them under control
Travel insurance claims denials top the list of complaints for new dispute resolution board, officials warn travelers to read the fine print first
25th Oct 12, 4:49pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Travel insurance claims denials top the list of complaints for new dispute resolution board, officials warn travelers to read the fine print first
BMI and net worth correlation; Stress testing for sudden death; Funeral insurance; Calculating how much you need for retirement; Active vs passive
25th Oct 12, 12:44pm
by Amanda Morrall
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BMI and net worth correlation; Stress testing for sudden death; Funeral insurance; Calculating how much you need for retirement; Active vs passive
Janine Starks offers a six-step programme to help dig out of debt and break a vicious cycle of financial mismanagement and depression.
24th Oct 12, 8:36am
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Janine Starks offers a six-step programme to help dig out of debt and break a vicious cycle of financial mismanagement and depression.