RNZ Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds
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Meet Susan Edmunds, RNZ’s resident money wizard, fresh off her latest quest to untangle the mysteries of personal finance. Welcome to her new podcast, “No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds,” where your burning inquiries about cash are met with expert wisdom, rather than rolled eyes.
As the financial journalist equivalent of that friend who insists your ugly sweater is actually vintage chic, Susan is here to reassure us that there are no ‘stupid questions’—unless, of course, you were thinking of asking if Bitcoin is still a thing. Every week she tackles your questions like a gladiator in the Colosseum of finance, unearthing the secrets to better money habits.
In her debut episode, Susan deciphers GDP—no, it’s not a new flavor of ice cream—and explains how those inconspicuous GDP figures will impact your wallet tomorrow. Spoiler alert: they matter! Plus, she’ll intriguing delve into the world of pizza taxes. Yes, folks, they’re real, and they’re coming for your toppings.
But that’s not all! Buckle up for “Money with Susan Edmunds,” the weekly newsletter that lands in your inbox like a surprise tax refund—typically on Wednesdays. It promises to cover everything you need to know about making, spending, and investing money, but let’s be honest, it’ll mostly be about how we can save a few bucks on our sugary caffeinated concoctions.
Mark Stevens, RNZ’s Head of News, praises Susan for her uncanny ability to simplify complex finance topics, which apparently makes her stories incredibly popular. “She tells the tales of finance in language the rest of us can understand,” Stevens declares. Who knew finance could be as riveting as watching paint dry?
The podcast is now live and can be listened to here—if you dare. It will also be gracing the airwaves at 7:30 PM on Mondays on RNZ National to accompany your Monday blues. And if you’re keen to dress your inbox in something that doesn’t scream “spam,” don’t forget to subscribe to Money with Susan Edmunds!
Now, don’t forget: while Susan offers financial wisdom galore, this isn’t personalized financial advice. So if you were hoping for a solid text message saying you should invest in Beanie Babies, you’ll need to keep searching!
And just for your amusement, here are a few dangerously enticing topics making their rounds: “Should a woman automatically get half a partner’s KiwiSaver if they separate?” “A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger?” Sounds like a delightful evening of existential dread.
