RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds wants to demystify money and personal finance.
Latest episodes
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13 min
Should you buy a house from your mother-in-law?
Family, the family home, retirement – and a lot of the things that can go wrong when you mix them together. That's all in this episode of No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds. In…
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18 min
Do I know enough about my financial state to retire?
Are you confused about KiwiSaver, retirement, or your pension? Then you're in the right place. Retirement Commissioner David Boyle joins No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds this…
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10 min
Can my landlord put a political billboard on my home?
What can you do if you’re renting a house and your landlord decides to put a billboard on it, supporting a political party you object to? That’s just one of the questions we get in…
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13 min
Is a loan on my home the best way help my kids?
Everyone who has kids wants to help them get on in life. One way is to help them buy their first home. But is selling a stake in your home a good way to do this? This week on No St…
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18 min
Why do I pay tax on my KiwiSaver?
One of our listeners emailed us to say she was surprised to find out she was paying tax on her KiwiSaver account and horrified to realise she wasn't paying the right amount. She no…
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15 min
Could I run out of money in retirement and other questions experts wish you'd ask
It’s our 50th episode, and so this week on No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, there’s a bit of a twist! Normally, you send in your questions and we find experts to answer them…
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13 min
When can I stop giving money to my kids?
Every parent wants to help their kids with money stuff. And we know that some aren't able to. But for those who can, at what age does that responsibility end? Should you still supp…
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11 min
Is there any point in KiwiSaver if I'm on a total remuneration package?
If your employer doesn't contribute extra to your KiwiSaver, is there any point being in the scheme? It's a question that gets to the heart of what KiwiSaver is for, and whether so…
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11 min
How can I pay down my mortgage as fast as possible?
Say you can afford to pay off more than the minimum on your mortgage. Everyone says it's a good idea. But what's the best way to do it? Focus on one part of it, or spread it across…
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12 min
Who charges GST, who doesn't and why?
Everyone loves a good garage sale. But if you're running one, should you be charging GST on the things you sell? They're all goods, after all. Who actually needs to charge GST? And…
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12 min
Why have Ooshies taken over my house?
Do you have kids? If so, are they bugging you to get them Ooshies, those tiny, plastic figurines they’re giving away at one of the supermarkets? Or maybe you’re more in the mood fo…
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13 min
Do I have to buy that extended warranty?
What should you do if you’re offered an extended warranty when you’re buying an appliance? Isn’t that what the Consumer Guarantees Act is for? That’s just one of the questions that…
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12 min
What's good debt, what's bad debt and how do I tell the difference?
Most of us have debt. And we've all heard about good debt versus bad debt, even if we don't always understand what that means or always make a wise choice if we do. But does the go…
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14 min
What if you don't want a slice of the AI hype?
Not everyone is entranced by the promise of AI That includes potential investors - and might include you. Perhaps you're unconvinced by the property market? Maybe you can't make yo…
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15 min
Who gets all your stuff when you die?
A couple of episodes ago, we talked about tax. Now, it's time for the OTHER certainty in life: death. That’s where we’re going in this episode of No Stupid Questions: making a will…
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14 min
What do I do if things go really, really wrong?
It sure seems like the world is a tough place right now. And sometimes it's hard to believe things could get worse. But they could! History shows us it's possible - and your emails…
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13 min
Would raising the rate of GST affect you more than others?
GST turns 40 this year and nowadays makes up about 30% of our total tax revenue every year. But since its introduction back in October 1986, economists and everyday folk have been…
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13 min
How long does it take to swap my KiwiSaver provider?
There are some solid reasons to change your KiwiSaver provider. But how easy is it to swap? How long does it take? And how do you know whether you should, anyway? In this episode,…
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15 min
Things are going well for New Zealand’s farmers. Shouldn't everyone else be feeling the benefit?
The news lately seems to have lots of good stories about how well our farmers are doing. Fonterra's big payout, exports going really well and sheep and beef farmers are seeing a re…
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13 min
What's up with my winter power bills?
There's nothing better than a warm, dry towel after a shower. And on these chilly winter mornings, that goes double. Your power bills can go double, too, during these months. But i…