
Looking to make sense of your dollars? Newstalk ZB’s Smart Money delves into the deep, dark recesses of unwanted debt, traverses the highs and lows of investments and helps to ensure you money works for you.Our industry experts give us their top tips on a wide selection of topics including mortgage rates, stock, savings, goal-setting and retirement.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 336 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessInvesting | |||

Retirement is the time most people dream of, the days where you no longer need to work or study, and you can enjoy a slow and simple life. But what does it actually take to retire?
And, when Super is under threat, and the only stable thing about th... more
The age of retirement is back in the forefront of news this week after a report from the OECD recommended means testing the age of eligibility for NZ Super or risk an unsustainable rise in public debt.
The agency says New Zealand's ageing populati... more
All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment.
If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head.
But for those close to or at retirement age, or about t... more
Divorce is still one of those taboo topics we tend to avoid, but up to 40% of marriages end that way here in New Zealand, so it's probably about time we become a bit more comfortable with it.
It's not always a hostile end, some couples are even ab... more
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Smart Money offers accessible, practical finance and money-management conversations anchored by a well-connected host. Episodes frequently center on retirement policy, KiwiSaver, personal budgeting, and how geopolitical or market shifts ripple into everyday budgets. Guests come from investment firms, legal practices, and financial services, delivering actionable guidance on saving, planning for retirement, and prudent money moves. A notable strength is the blend of technical topics (KiwiSaver, trusts, inflation) with real-world scenarios, listener questions, and clear takeaways for households and investors alike.
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Recent guests on Smart Money include:
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2. Sharon Chandra
3. Janet Xuccoa
4. Andrew Bascand
5. Amanda Morrall
6. Chris Wilson
7. Nick Crawford
8. Lisa Dudson
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