OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Wonderfully flawedCOMMENT: Beyond the many biases we humans have, we can still make sharp decisions.14 Aug 09:20 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseEstating case for getting HomeStart GrantCOMMENT: There's nothing like a bit of legal jargon to trip you up and the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal rules have plenty of it.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Steps to make you sleep easierCOMMENT: Money worries keep many people awake, but there are answers.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: What to do with an inheritanceCOMMENT: I still keep hearing about people who have been put off shares for life. It's a pity.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionExpectations trump reality in upside-down worldCOMMENT: Financial markets often don't do what we expect them to.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceMisleading sales charges laid against YouiThe Commerce Commission has filed 15 charges against insurer Youi alleging it used misleading sales techniques to sell policies to consumers seeking quotes.11 Aug 12:15 AM
BDBDTaxCourt rejects accountants last-chance tax appealTwo Wellington accountants serving prison terms on 110 counts of tax fraud have exhausted the last avenue of appeal against their convictions.09 Aug 11:16 PM
OpinionMark Lister: All it takes is two basic rulesCOMMENT: It's quite easy to make money in shares. In fact, as long as you follow two basic rules, history would suggest you're virtually guaranteed to.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceWhy forced home sales are fallingThe number of homeowners forced to sell because of debt has dropped 30 per cent in past year - which experts say is a sign of a more buoyant economy.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceMortgage business calls for LVR clarificationConcerns have been raised about a potential loophole in new lending restrictions.07 Aug 10:21 PM
TaxMultinational tax clampdown challengedNew research by EY tax specialists has challenged Govt to "justify there's a real problem" before moving to change tax rules for multinational companies.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: When you're 65 ...COMMENT: Your member tax credit is based on how much you contribute during the KiwiSaver year, not on the calendar year.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementHow to cut down your monster mortgageCOMMENT: Getting rid of that big debt involves paying more, more often.06 Aug 01:56 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: To keep or sell the rental - it's trickyCOMMENT: One clear advantage of selling is that you can dial down the risk level.05 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverOn a mission to slay KiwiSaver dragonsSam Stubbs' mission is to lower the cost of investing to make Kiwis wealthier when they retire.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Where pay exceeds performanceCOMMENT: The main issue with Rakon is not its poor performance, it is the way it has dealt with it.05 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverIwi KiwiSaver scheme endsIwi Investor, the only iwi-managed KiwiSaver scheme, is being wound up after it failed to gain enough members to make it viable.03 Aug 05:00 PM
TaxNo probe into NZ tax haven status, says EUNew Zealand is not being singled out for investigation as a tax haven, the European Union says.03 Aug 12:49 AM
KiwiSaverSavings fund tipped to push down feesIndependent KiwiSaver analysts say the launch of non-profit provider Simplicity should help to push down fees.01 Aug 05:00 PM
TaxEU tax haven blacklist: NZ investigatedNew Zealand could face sanctions as the European Union investigates the country as part of a crack-down on global tax havens.01 Aug 06:15 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Why we get lost with percentagesCOMMENT: It's easy to get lost in those percentages. What dollar amounts do they translate into?31 Jul 09:00 PM
KiwiSaverNewcomer to shake up KiwiSaverA new not-for-profit KiwiSaver provider has been launched by ex-Tower and Westpac executives promising to shake up the industry.31 Jul 07:06 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorKiwiSavers throwing away thousandsCOMMENT: Many KiwiSaver scheme members are missing out because they are investing in the wrong funds, writes Brian Gaynor.31 Jul 03:58 AM
OpinionDiana ClementTen money mistakes you need to avoidCOMMENT: Whether you're a new investor, home-buyer, or KiwiSaver, people make classic mistakes that can be avoided.31 Jul 03:03 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseAll pension schemes are not made the sameIf you transfer your UK pension funds to a non-QROPS before you turn 55 , early withdrawal penalties could apply.30 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxFacebook could owe $5 billion in taxesThe social network is in a testy fight with the US Internal Revenue Service.29 Jul 10:07 PM
OpinionMary HolmLow-hanging fruit of tax refunds there for takingCOMMENT: The IRD website is user friendly and tax refunds are low-hanging fruit.29 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxRare tax rule could sting property ownersThose hoping to make a big profit on land earmarked for intensification under the Unitary Plan may be stung by a rarely used tax law.29 Jul 06:44 AM
Personal FinanceInsurer warns of AirBnB homeowner risksThinking of renting out that spare room via AirBnB to earn a bit of spare cash? You might want to check with your insurer first.27 Jul 06:00 PM
KiwiSaverAllure of ethical investments on the riseThe amount of Kiwi dollars being pumped into responsible investments has grown 28 per cent in the last year to a record $78.7 billion.26 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxEconomist frets on tax rankingA study ranking New Zealand the lowest for property purchase tax highlights a missed opportunity to make housing more affordable and boost supply.26 Jul 03:49 AM
KiwiSaverAndrew Barnes: Technology is an innovatorCOMMENT: Technology does so much to improve lives and makes products and services accessible and affordable.26 Jul 12:00 AM
InvestmentMillionaire landlord: How I got richA former $17/hour Auckland storeman who started out with only $4000 cash wants to help you become a multimillionaire.25 Jul 06:30 PM
InvestmentFirst-home buyers struggle in the BayBay of Plenty first home buyers are being pushed out of the new house market. But why?24 Jul 10:00 PM
