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How low interest rates change the choice between paying the mortgage or investing
Covid-19 has changed the way you weigh your options.
Covid-19 has changed the way you weigh your options.
Even in these strange times, there are ways to make your money work harder for you.
Bored in lockdown? Dream up a podcast idea and you could win big.
The best television, movies and podcast picks to ease lockdown boredom.
A second lockdown is a warning that we need to be financially prepared.
There's more than one way to make a budget that fits your life.
After the nosedive this year, many KiwiSavers are keeping calm and carrying on.
This week Leighton talks with Aynsley Kellow from the University of Tasmania
It's now even easier to take control of your KiwiSaver.
The reasons for our strange economy will also impact investing decisions.
This week Leighton has three guests - talking councils, education and electricity!
The sharemarket is acting strangely right now, which impacts your investments.
A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.
Oliver Hartwich, CEO of the New Zealand Initiative, guests for a wide ranging discussion
The idea is getting mainstream attention, but the devil is in the detail.
Herald podcast: A Moment In Crime revisits the 2010 murder of Feilding farmer Scott Guy.
One New Zealander shares how she uses furniture flipping as a hobby she can monetise.
Three key events in September will be the true test of our economic recovery.
Markets look better, but the disruptions may not be over yet.
Steven Joyce joins Leighton Smith for another discussion on the economy.
At the risk of raining on your parade, the current recovery may not last.
It took weeks of changes, but now they say they wouldn't go back.
The founder said he wouldn't go back to their pre-Covid business any more.
Core-Satellite technique lets you have the best of both worlds.
The shares investing technique for those who like to dabble on the wild side.
Do ethical practices have to cost your business? One company says no.
When push comes to shove, ethical business practices can be a 'nice to have'.
Whether you're renting, live in a city, or have black thumbs, there are ways to start.
There are things you can try even if you think you have black thumbs.
This week Leighton talks with American law professor William Jacobson.