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Janine Starks is a Christchurch based financial commentator. She is also co-managing director of Liontamer Investments.
Janine Starks
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Janine Starks explains why a family of five on a single income should not regard a $500K inheritance as the ultimate ticket to financial freedom. Your view?
16th Sep 11, 8:49am
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Janine Starks explains why a family of five on a single income should not regard a $500K inheritance as the ultimate ticket to financial freedom. Your view?
Janine Starks offers a word of caution for red-zone residents and explains the importance of getting personalised professional advice.
26th Aug 11, 10:20am
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Janine Starks offers a word of caution for red-zone residents and explains the importance of getting personalised professional advice.
Janine Starks finds out how far accommodation allowances will stretch for earthquake rattled residents who are moving on.
15th Aug 11, 9:38am
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Janine Starks finds out how far accommodation allowances will stretch for earthquake rattled residents who are moving on.
Janine Starks looks at some recourse for Canterbury homeowners caught in a debate with their insurer over claim amounts.
8th Aug 11, 11:24am
Janine Starks looks at some recourse for Canterbury homeowners caught in a debate with their insurer over claim amounts.
Janine Starks looks at "lock-downs", indemnity policies and other insurance perils in earthquake-shattered Christchurch. What's your story?
3rd Aug 11, 9:04am
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Janine Starks looks at "lock-downs", indemnity policies and other insurance perils in earthquake-shattered Christchurch. What's your story?
Janine Starks looks at the case of a family man weighed down by a mortgage, debt and lack of income; says it's important always to count one's assets.
15th Jul 11, 8:05am
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Janine Starks looks at the case of a family man weighed down by a mortgage, debt and lack of income; says it's important always to count one's assets.
Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
5th Jul 11, 2:29pm
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Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
Janine Starks deconstructs contracts for difference in simple terms; cautions would be investors to be careful.
28th Jun 11, 3:00pm
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Janine Starks deconstructs contracts for difference in simple terms; cautions would be investors to be careful.
Janine Starks gives herself grey hair looking at rest home costs, emphasises the need for early planning.
24th Jun 11, 5:14pm
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Janine Starks gives herself grey hair looking at rest home costs, emphasises the need for early planning.
Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
16th Jun 11, 10:45pm
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Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
Single in a small town with an average salary, average debt and big ambition; Janine Starks looks at some possible ways to break out and get ahead.
13th Jun 11, 10:19am
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Single in a small town with an average salary, average debt and big ambition; Janine Starks looks at some possible ways to break out and get ahead.
Janine Starks looks at one couple's retirement readiness and what kind of stock you should put in financial advisers and managed funds.
3rd Jun 11, 10:04am
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Janine Starks looks at one couple's retirement readiness and what kind of stock you should put in financial advisers and managed funds.
Janine Starks reads the fine-print on one couple's residential insurance claim and finds reason to stay calm, front-up and carry on. Tell us your story
26th May 11, 3:33pm
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Janine Starks reads the fine-print on one couple's residential insurance claim and finds reason to stay calm, front-up and carry on. Tell us your story
Janine Starks slices the numbers on a retirement pot that has swelled to $1.3 million and looks at spending options for two 75-year-olds
24th May 11, 10:54am
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Janine Starks slices the numbers on a retirement pot that has swelled to $1.3 million and looks at spending options for two 75-year-olds
Janine Starks exposes a vast gap in earthquake insurance coverage after the wreckers leave and finds 7 reasons to stay insured. Tell us your story.....
16th May 11, 10:15am
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Janine Starks exposes a vast gap in earthquake insurance coverage after the wreckers leave and finds 7 reasons to stay insured. Tell us your story.....
Janine Starks on financial illusions and the hazards of comparing yourself with your supposedly rich neighbour.
11th May 11, 8:55am
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Janine Starks on financial illusions and the hazards of comparing yourself with your supposedly rich neighbour.
Financial agony aunt Janine Starks explores one family's struggles to save and offers some home-made solutions to building wealth, slowly but surely.
3rd May 11, 2:00pm
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Financial agony aunt Janine Starks explores one family's struggles to save and offers some home-made solutions to building wealth, slowly but surely.
Financial agony aunt Janine Starks does the sums on U.K. pension transfers and gets caught in the currency cross fire. Is the Kiwi headed south or north? Your view?
29th Apr 11, 3:50pm
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Financial agony aunt Janine Starks does the sums on U.K. pension transfers and gets caught in the currency cross fire. Is the Kiwi headed south or north? Your view?
Financial commentator Janine Starks takes a look at the EQC insurance claims process and finds a quick path to pay-outs. Tell us your story.
28th Apr 11, 12:58pm
Financial commentator Janine Starks takes a look at the EQC insurance claims process and finds a quick path to pay-outs. Tell us your story.
Starting a family is stressful enough without the added worries of money. Janine Starks crunches the numbers and looks at the importance of financial planning.
21st Apr 11, 9:49am
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Starting a family is stressful enough without the added worries of money. Janine Starks crunches the numbers and looks at the importance of financial planning.
Financial columnist Janine Starks prescribes 10 steps to deal with financial stress after the Christchurch earthquakes
18th Apr 11, 5:47pm
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Financial columnist Janine Starks prescribes 10 steps to deal with financial stress after the Christchurch earthquakes