Hannah McQueen: NZ inheritance rules – Why your partner may not get everything without a will
When Gran died, she left everything to Grandad. Perfectly normal. Except that means everything they spent nearly 60…
Why high income earners still struggle to build wealth, according to Hannah McQueen – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
“I think most people think incorrectly that if you just earn more money, you would be okay,” McQueen…
Hannah McQueen: Why an early dementia diagnosis can bring more hope than fear
But what happens once the diagnosis finally comes? For many families, that’s the moment they fear most. Yet…
Hannah McQueen: How to plan now so your parents can age safely at home
The wish versus the strategy An ageing parent declares they want to stay home and the family agrees…
Hannah McQueen: How retired homeowners can unlock property equity without selling up
On paper, many look wealthy, living in mortgage-free homes worth seven figures. In reality, they’re trying to keep…
Hannah McQueen: When to move a spouse into a rest home and how to handle the guilt
For most, it happens by degrees. First, you take over managing the medications, appointments, the driving and cooking.…
Hannah McQueen: Long haul travel tips for older adults to prevent falls and health risks
Long haul flights feel longer. Knees have opinions about cobblestones. Medications run on timetables that ignore time zones.…
Hannah McQueen: Downsizing well could define your retirement
The story we tell ourselves Most people carry a neat version of downsizing in their heads. At some…
Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
Hannah McQueen: Health insurance over 60 – when to cancel, cut back or keep paying
It’s a fair question, but it’s the wrong one. When the numbers stop making sense At $12,000 a…
Hannah McQueen: Why a short stay in an NZ hospital can change older people’s lives forever
“Hospitals can be really dangerous places for older people,” says geriatrician Dr Cheryl Johnson. It is a confronting…
Hannah McQueen: Most Kiwis don’t have a plan for retirement. Here’s where to start
At this stage you don’t need a sophisticated model or debates about investment returns, inflation, tax or longevity…