Susan Edmunds

A helping hand from the Bank of Mum and Dad can leave first-home buyers more than $1 million better off in retirement. RNZ and Simplicity economist Shamubeel Eaqub ran the numbers comparing the… Audio

Councils around the country are expecting to hear from more people wanting help with their rates this year. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds wants to demystify money and personal finance. Because when you want to understand your money, there's no such thing as a stupid question. So if you have a stupid… Audio

A fresh bout of inflation is putting pressure on some households. But for others? Budget advisers say it's never really lifted. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Wealthy foreign buyers on the so-called Golden Visa are being given the green light to buy a house in New Zealand - if they spend $5 million. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Is it a good time to buy a house? Prices have been weak for a few years now, and while sales activity has picked up, it's only back to about average levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio

Investors hoping to bag a good deal when My Food Bag publicly listed four years ago may have been left with a bad taste in their mouth. Shares valued at $1.85 when it debuted on the New Zealand stock… Audio

Sometimes it seems that barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Supermarket experts say there is no clear player waiting in the wings to rev up competition for cheaper groceries. That's despite Finance Minister Nicola Willis name dropping Costco in her… Audio

Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Winter is traditionally a rough time of year for power bills, but this year they're hitting some families extra hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand ticketing and event listing business, Eventfinda, has been snapped up and bought by Ticketek. The boss of Eventfinda said there won't be any big changes for customers or staff. But… Audio

Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio

This week the Reserve Bank cut wholesale interest rates, by a quarter of a percent, which caused relief for some. But are borrowers reaping all the rewards from the cut? After the drop was anounced on… Audio

Data from the country's biggest KiwiSaver provider shows that when it comes to putting money aside in the scheme, where you live matters. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, surprising no one. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday afternoon. But have you ever wondered how it goes about making the decision? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Audio

If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio