A few final words in regards to the discussion about purchasing a new vs used car. Your previous contributors have all made some valid points in regards to both options.

Anyone remember share clubs? They were hot in the 1980s, but were all but killed off by the 1987 stock market crash.

The upshot of Novopay is this: we spent $110m to get a lemon from an Australian company - which is now being touted as a $15m 'asset', writes Dita De Boni.

More than six decades after it achieved independence, India may be on the verge of a single goods and services tax, after India's PM warmed to the idea.

According to Morningstar the tax environment for New Zealand managed funds - including KiwiSaver - is relatively benign.

While money isn't everything, it sure can help. These are the top 10 highest earning jobs in New Zealand.

New data from FundSource suggests KiwiSaver default members may be starting to make more risk-appropriate choices.

What happens after you're eligible to dip into your KiwiSaver account?

Q: I was listening to the radio and I heard a Labour MP say that under Labour not only would KiwiSaver be compulsory but a capital gains tax would apply to it.

In a video interview on nzherald.co.nz, Eaqub said capital gains tax on investment property was often discussed in New Zealand as if it didn't exist - but it already does.

The Financial Services Council is looking to drum up popular support for a campaign to address what it says is the overtaxation of savings.

Sheather estimates what terminal sum will accrue to a KiwiSaver saving $100 pw and getting the $1K kick start and the annual $521 contribution from the Govt investing in a growth portfolio.

According to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), ethical investments increased by at least 13 per cent over the year to December 2013.

Four New Zealand businessmen have joined Americans to develop Vunabaka, a new $140 million Fiji resort, where the first stage of construction is nearly finished.

Q: I saw the CEO of the Financial Services Council on TV talking about an insurance option to protect the loss of KiwiSaver amounts due to a recession. Does this cover have any merit?

French tax hikes over the last three years and fiscal breaks provided by Portugal are driving rich French to seek homes in the Atlantic-hugging country.

I don't ever recall enjoying waiting in queues or arguing with a person behind a plexiglass panel about cheque clearance times.

More than two million people have joined KiwiSaver, but a significant chunk of the working population are still not in the scheme, saying they can't afford it.

What's behind Auckland's rapidly rising house prices - and should the finger of blame be pointed at investors? Andrew Bruce says 'no'.

I am not in Kiwisaver as I can't afford to lose the minimum 3 per cent from my wages.

Q: I have been following the new car discussion with interest. I would like to suggest the following thoughts to purchasers of a new car.

While many of us lie awake worrying about how to keep on top of the mortgage and bills a global study has revealed the super-rich lose sleep over their money causing lack of ambition in their children.

Both women and men need to take responsibility for their finances, and unfortunately insurances are part of that, writes Tamsyn Parker.