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Personal Finance news
Kirk Hope: How to give yourself financial freedom in 2025
OPINION: KiwiSaver is a key part of getting ahead in the future.
Nadine Higgins: The decision property investors shouldn't overlook
Why ownership structure matters for your investment property.
Government debt’s whopper increase sparks warning from S&P Global Ratings
Demand for bonds may well stay strong, but there's a catch.
Diana Clement: Taking the charity approach this Christmas
OPINION: Christmas is about more than just consumer spending.
Mary Holm: Can I use my KiwiSaver to buy a campervan?
OPINION: There are rules and restrictions on what you can take your money out for.
New rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridge
The finance industry also wants to make it easier for firms to list on the stock exchange.
KiwiSaver news
Diana Clement: Debt snowballs and debt avalanches – how to pay ongoing costs in the New Year
OPINION: People find ways to disguise their financial problems from themselves.
Kirk Hope: How to give yourself financial freedom in 2025
OPINION: KiwiSaver is a key part of getting ahead in the future.
Diana Clement: How Christmas conversations can lead to wealth inequality insights
OPINION: Ask children open-ended questions to encourage reflection.
Interest rates news
Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost
Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.
ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term deposits
ASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.
Investment news
Nadine Higgins: The decision property investors shouldn't overlook
Why ownership structure matters for your investment property.
Diana Clement: How Christmas conversations can lead to wealth inequality insights
OPINION: Ask children open-ended questions to encourage reflection.
'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances
Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.
Tax news
Panama Papers wash-up sees IRD net $13.5m
Taxman hauls in millions after international journalists' tax and trust exposés.
'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances
Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.
Government debt’s whopper increase sparks warning from S&P Global Ratings
Demand for bonds may well stay strong, but there's a catch.
Business news
Ex Files: What happens if I sign a will overseas?
Dealing with a loved-one's will can be tough, but what about when it's signed overseas?
Editorial: Ease this year’s financial worries by planning ahead
OPINION: It's a good time to reset in more ways than one.
More personal finance news
Catherine Beard: Superannuation and the great tax debate
OPINION: We're not getting any younger.
Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost
Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.
Diana Clement: The best financial gift for kids this Christmas
Why using Christmas as a kickstart for kids' financial future makes sense.
ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term deposits
ASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.
Silver is the new gold for Kiwi asset investment platform Goldie
Investment platform Goldie is expanding into silver as it seeks to add new assets.
Ex-Files: Can I make a claim for occupational rent after separation?
Occupational rent claims are discretionary; assess property value for better outcomes.
Diana Clement: How to have a thrifty Christmas
Having a thrifty Christmas in New Zealand doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice joy.
Mary Holm: Will helping out an older friend affect my pension?
OPINION: Most of the answers to a prospective carer's questions are pretty good news.
Editorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still ahead
OPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.