Investment$104k for carpark-sized padIt's 7.9sq m inside, has no kitchen, sink or toilet and fits little more than a single bed - but a buyer has just paid $104,000 for the shoebox living space.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceFinancial skills poor, says expertMost people are good at looking after their money on a day to day basis but make poorer decisions when it comes to future planning and choosing financial products, an expert says.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: What if a non-refundable deposit goes west?A reader asks: Shouldn't a solicitor have funds for reimbursing a KiwiSaver fund if a contract is cancelled after a non-refundable deposit has been paid?04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Rash spending a costly riskWhat should be done with KiwiSaver pots once they're free to be dipped into at 65? This issue is rapidly creeping up on KiwiSavers and the Govt, writes Bernard Hickey.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: A gift horse's mouth worth scrutinyWomen's gifting circles and promises of rich returns are raising concerns for some people about their legality, writes Mary Holm.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Junior markets not borne out hypeAs an investor I cut my teeth on small, under-researched listed companies where I hoped to have a competitive advantage.02 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Apteryx the administrator, or robot in disguisePersonal finance columnist David Chaplin on the NZX purchasing the investment administration business known as Apteryx.01 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Greece plays chicken with creditorsThe Greek Government is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the European creditors they owe a lot of money to.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Greece - where to from here?Mark Lister on the Greece financial crisis and putting it all in perspective.30 Jun 02:30 AM
Personal FinanceSavers squeezed againSavers are being urged to lock in term deposit rates before they fall further with rates expected to be cut again this year.29 Jun 11:50 PM
OpinionInsurance cold calls tipped for NZCold calling for new insurance customers - or just churning? David Chaplin investigates. Cold-calling is a legitimate, if irritating, sales technique. And insurance, as everyone knows, is sold, not bought.29 Jun 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceFirst home dream now $616kEntry-level housing is now considered affordable in every region except Auckland, where the price has jumped by 38.2 per cent in the past two years.29 Jun 01:24 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Total retail touchscreensShopping on a tablet? You may feel like your finds are already yours – even before you buy them.28 Jun 09:49 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: When is a plot of land considered a first home?Under KiwiSaver legislation, owning land is treated the same as owning a house — you are considered to have purchased an Estate in Land.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmAdvantages to buying your own homeMary Holm says Auckland house prices and shares may look a bit bubbly, but it’s better to focus on what you want and go for it.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Making results a habitWarren Buffett was quoted a long time ago saying: "It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results."25 Jun 05:00 PM
InvestmentHart: From panelbeater to billionaireFor a man worth more than $11 billion, Graeme Hart keeps a remarkably low profile. Matt Nippert charts the rise of a most private business magnate.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceNZ fourth best country for foreign investmentNew Zealand has been named as the world’s fourth most attractive foreign investment destination by a US economic think tank.25 Jun 05:28 AM
OpinionKiwiSaver turn-off high in kickstart-less worldDavid Chaplin has a look at the surprising slump in KiwiSaver sign-ups after the Govt's removal of the $1000 kickstart.24 Jun 09:55 PM
TaxBattle to bankrupt man with $485m IRD bill continuesThe battle to bankrupt an octogenarian Auckland businessman over a $470 million tax bill continues as he argues Inland Revenue should accept his repayment offer.24 Jun 05:13 AM
Personal FinanceMortgage rates fall below 5%The sub-5 per cent mortgage rate is back - three major banks have dropped fixed term rates in the last week.24 Jun 02:20 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanIs NZ ready for $10b of Chinese cash about to drop on property market?A big wave of Chinese cash is heading our way. Is New Zealand prepared for a massive $10b to drop on the property market?23 Jun 09:31 PM
InvestmentRent hikes to cover rates increaseA tenants' watchdog has warned rent increases risk pricing people out of Auckland's heated housing market, sparking homelessness and social problems.23 Jun 05:00 PM
InvestmentChinese investment set to boomThe floodgates are set to open for Chinese buyers to pour billions into NZ real estate as restrictions on privately held capital are eased: report.23 Jun 07:42 AM
KiwiSaverConfidence in NZ markets up, says FMANZ investors say they're felling good about our financial markets, according to new research from the Financial Markets Authority.22 Jun 10:43 PM
OpinionMilford settlement: the trader execution versionDavid Chaplin looks at the recent Milford Asset settlement - do we know enough about what happened?22 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Credit elephant in the roomWe spend a lot more using credit cards than we would with cash. How much more? A number of studies show how and why people spend more on credit than with cash, but there's no consensus as to how much.21 Jun 09:28 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Ins and outs of holidaysA contributions holiday can be taken once you've been a KiwiSaver member for at least 12 months.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmWomen's gifting circles can be a worryPartying and fun veil pressure to give to ‘worthy’ cause and could be classed as illegal pyramid schemes in US, writes Mary Holm.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: NZ Super tells Greens why coal call is not black and whitePersonal finance columnist David Chaplin on the Green Party's accusation of the Super Fund and the Fund's response.17 Jun 09:30 PM
