I need to downsize my house. Is it better to do it now or later?

APR 14, 202616 MIN
No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds

I need to downsize my house. Is it better to do it now or later?

APR 14, 202616 MIN

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<p>You're retired, thinking about the next stage and your house doesn't fit your needs anymore. Is it best to downsize now or wait for another time? Speaking of retiring, is KiwiSaver a safer place for your money than a bank account? Where will you get the highest returns? We all know there's a squeeze on fuel supplies right now. Has the quality of what we're buying decreased?</p><p>In this episode, Susan answers questions about:</p><ul><li>Should I downsize now or wit for a better time?</li><li>Is KiwiSaver a safer place for my money, or a bank account? Which gives me the best return?</li><li>Has the quality of the fuel we buy decreased?</li><li>Are we paying higher prices for fuel that arrived before the war in the Middle East?</li><li>What is the equivalent minimum wage for the self-employed?</li><li>I canceled my Life Insurance which automatically canceled my wife&#x27;s. How is that possible in 2026?</li><li>And why am I paying more for rest home care when I qualify for the government subsidy?</li></ul><p><em>If you have a money question you&#x27;d like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></em>.</p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions?share=07459bb0-3994-48b2-b088-c32d97ae46e7">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>