Now that Christmas is over it's time to get rid of all those unwanted items - you could make thousands in the process.

COMMENT: Resolutions fail. So set yourself some written goals. Here are 10 ideas from Herald money expert Diana Clement to get you started.

New apartments, construction of the five-star $200 million hotel, offices and transformed streetscapes: The urban renewal of Auckland's waterfront in 2017.

Trump has threatened General Motors in a tweet, as rival Ford scraps a plan to build a US$1.6 billion plant in Mexico.

COMMENT: The art of dealing with Trump is to offer him a deal his ego can't refuse.

All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico's cheap peso.

Hoping to pay off your mortgage quicker or simply ease the burden of repayments? Getting housemates could be the way.

Corazon Miller talks to three generations of one family who all own property in Supercity about why they chose to buy and the sacrifices they made.

According to data published by HSBC Holdings, it pays to be an expatriate in Switzerland - literally.

A striking new infographic has revealed the world's most expensive cities - and Auckland's among them.

Do you earn a decent wage but still have no idea where all your money goes? Here's how to get on top of your finances in 2017.

Billions of dollars have been moved in a shakeup of KiwiSaver investments as providers move funds away from controversial weapons manufacturers.

Law changes are planned to clean up the country's $50 billion apartment sector, dogged by disputes, power struggles and financial issues.

Difficult lending conditions cited in cancellation of apartments project.

Napier builder Matt Symonds says the election of Donald Trump as United States President has had a local spin-off.

An entity associated with Gary Paykel of Fisher & Paykel fame bought the Waiheke Island property.

COMMENT: Rather than feedback on 2016, it's time to zoom in on those things we can do to make progress in 2017.

Three years before these Aussie millennials bought their first property, they had $15,700. Now they have a portfolio worth more than $10.5 million.

Chambers & Station, a heritage apartment project in Mt Eden, has brought a new use to old buildings.

COMMENT: There are many reasons why top investors don't remain in front.

Vendors expecting high prices has been cited as the reason half of properties at a major Auckland auction didn't sell under the hammer.

A $1.1 billion planned sale of many New Zealand properties could be this year's biggest if official consent is granted.

A tax agent has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after stealing client money and filing false GST and income tax returns.

Finance companies and credit unions face a challenging year ahead after a strong period, according to a KPMG report.

COMMENT: Some countries impose a diverted profits tax to counter concerns about unfair tax dodging by multinationals, Professor Craig Elliffe writes.

Veritas shares last traded at 22 cents, and have more than halved this year as the company tries to restore profitability.

Support for the government's crack down on tax avoidance has been tempered with criticism the moves come too late and don't go far enough.

The Government must ensure every firm trading here pays its fair share for the stability and services they all enjoy.

Three separate organisations have confirmed a change in the Auckland housing market this month.

The commercial arm of Auckland's largest iwi, Ngati Whatua, has released its annual report for the June 30, 2016 year revealing a