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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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?
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.....
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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.
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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
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Financial columnist Janine Starks prescribes 10 steps to deal with financial stress after the Christchurch earthquakes