Who gets all your stuff when you die?

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, estate planning, blended families, joint property - all the thorny questions about who gets what when you pop your clogs. In this episode, Susan answers questions about: * Does a child automatically inherit part of a parent's estate even if they are not included in the will? And, if there is no will, does the child inherit? * We have a blended family. If my partner dies before I do, do I have to leave my property to their kids? * How do I protect myself and my property when making a will with a new partner? * What happens to joint property and join bank accounts when one of the partners dies? * Is an inheritance relationship property? If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz [questions@rnz.co.nz]. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=70839164-4c25-424b-b551-00bb792c4518]

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 lately show us you're thinking about it, too. So, in this week's episode of No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we're going there. What do you do if it all goes really, really wrong? In this episode, Susan answers questions about: * Is my KiwiSaver safe? Like, really, really safe? * Can a business refuse to take cash? * Have house prices dropped as far as they can go? * Can you destroy your money by folding the notes too many times? If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz [questions@rnz.co.nz]. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=cad9a700-8a3e-4db2-a3a7-507f8faffcd2]

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 questioning whether it’s a fair system for all, or if some households are affected more than others. In this week’s No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we'll have a crack at answering that. We'll also look into which time of the year is the best to retire (for tax purposes), whether the media talk enough about the long term cost of KiwiSaver fees, and more. In this episode, Susan answers questions about: * Would raising the rate of GST affect some more than others? * What's the best time of the year to retire for tax purposes? * Can a tradie charge me more to fix their mistake? * Why don't we hear more about the long term cost of KiwiSaver fees? * And does solar power make sense financially? If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz [questions@rnz.co.nz]. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=7a846d1e-aed6-41e4-8635-ce2cdf067b6f]

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, Susan answers questions about: * How (and why) do you swap KiwiSaver providers? * My life insurances premiums are increasing. Should I keep servicing them or cancel the policy? * I think I paid too much tax on my overseas pension. What do I do? * How do I find a good financial adviser? * And why does the fee to register your dog vary across the country? If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz [questions@rnz.co.nz]. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=cc152c50-0a0d-4c6c-8243-435352c2c450]

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 rebound after years of struggle. But there are also stories how some New Zealanders can't afford to buy food like the beef, lamb,  butter and cheese our farmers produce. How come? On this episode of No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we'll go behind the headlines on this as well as questions about the NZ Super Fund, gift cards and even wind power. In this episode, Susan answers questions about: * How can the economy be good for one sector but not another? * What is the NZ Super Fund? What does it do and can that be changed? * Do all vouchers have an expiry date? * Do you have to accept a cash offer from their insurer? * Is your supermarket loyalty card working for you - or for them? If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz [questions@rnz.co.nz]. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=f46edd0a-ae29-4aa9-8175-f36cc425b4ad]