No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds

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Latest episodes

• Can my landlord put a political billboard on my home?

  October 6, 2026 · 10 min

  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 into on this week’s episode of No Stupid Questions. In this…

• Is a loan on my home the best way help my kids?

  September 29, 2026 · 13 min

  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 Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds, we're looking at…

• Why do I pay tax on my KiwiSaver?

  September 22, 2026 · 18 min

  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 now owes money to the IRD. This week on No Stupid Questions…

• Could I run out of money in retirement and other questions experts wish you'd ask

  September 15, 2026 · 15 min

  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. Instead, we’re asking the experts what important…

• When can I stop giving money to my kids?

  September 8, 2026 · 13 min

  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 support your kids through university, trades training and the…

• Is there any point in KiwiSaver if I'm on a total remuneration package?

  September 1, 2026 · 11 min

  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 some New Zealanders might be better off investing elsewhere…

• How can I pay down my mortgage as fast as possible?

  August 25, 2026 · 11 min

  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 the whole loan? Listen and find out in this week’s episode…

• Who charges GST, who doesn't and why?

  August 18, 2026 · 12 min

  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 is there a case for and against taking it off essential…