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  • 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…

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  • 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…

  • Why have Ooshies taken over my house?

    August 11, 2026 · 12 min

    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 for some stylish new kitchen knives, so you shop at a…

  • Do I have to buy that extended warranty?

    August 4, 2026 · 13 min

    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 we’re looking into on this week’s episode of No Stupid…

  • What's good debt, what's bad debt and how do I tell the difference?

    July 28, 2026 · 12 min

    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 good debt/bad debt divide also apply to the country as a…

  • What if you don't want a slice of the AI hype?

    July 21, 2026 · 14 min

    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 your mind up between pumping up your KiwiSaver balance or…

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About the show

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds wants to demystify money and personal finance.