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

July 28
11 mins

Episode Description

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 whole? Or are there different ways of weighing it up?

In this episode, Susan answers questions about:

  • Does the thinking about good debt vs bad debt also apply to government debt?
  • Which KiwiSaver provider is best for me?
  • Is the Public Trust funeral fund still going?
  • How much has the cost of insurance risen in the last 25 years?
  • Can I be insured against alien abduction?

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.

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