OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Kickstart incentive for kids to joinI'm considering signing my kids up for KiwiSaver, in part to get the $1000 kickstart but will also make regular contributions.16 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentWatchdog exits with warningThe next big financial disaster to hit New Zealand investors could involve a collapse in house prices or the sharemarket, says departing investment watchdog boss Sean Hughes.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Clear house and mind for fresh startQuitting non-essentials and being open to opportunities can help you back on your feet after a financial setback, says Mary Holm.13 Dec 10:56 PM
KiwiSaverSavers ignorant on fundsA third of people don't know what type of fund their KiwiSaver money is in, according to a survey by the country's largest provider.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKiwisaver: It pays to know what's on offerKey things to consider when choosing where to save include risks, time to retirement, disclosure and fees.09 Dec 07:30 PM
InvestmentProperty deal one of the biggest: agentA financier has sold 65 Quay Park apartments and eight shops and offices on Maori land to a developer in a multimillion-dollar deal.09 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentFirst apartment block since GFCThe ground floor of the first block of Auckland apartments to rise since the global financial crisis is due to be poured on Saturday.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Taxman lines up king hit on overseas pensionsHundreds of thousands of Kiwis are up for a tax king hit. And many of them have no idea it's coming.06 Dec 08:24 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: DIY not for annuitiesSimply withdrawing savings in regular amounts carries the risk that the money might run out before you do.06 Dec 04:30 PM
TaxUK expats told to transfer pensionsBritish expats in New Zealand have been warned to transfer their pensions to New Zealand soon to avoid losing big chunks of their savings to the taxman.05 Dec 11:48 PM
Personal FinanceFinancial stress to bite Kiwis this ChristmasAdditional Christmas outlay will leave more than half the population feeling financial stress over the holiday period, according to a MasterCard survey.27 Nov 10:49 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: You don't need to work to contribute and get benefitsKiwiSaver is described on the www.kiwisaver.govt.nz website as a "voluntary, work-based savings initiative".25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Borrowing can make a big difference"I cannot agree with your comparison two weeks ago of the 10-year return on $100,000 for shares versus property."22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: No escaping data collectorsYou can take away her smooth, glowing skin, her naivety and her carefree chuckle, but you can never completely remove the little girl from the woman.21 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseWhat happens if your boss doesn't pay'I have just found out that my employer has not been paying my KiwiSaver contributions or employer contributions.' Now what? Helen Twose tells you.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Hands-on Super an option for capable investorsWouldn't you love to manage your own retirement funds? Instead of handing them over to a KiwiSaver provide, you research and buy the assets, which could include individual equities and even rental properties.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Investment funds: What you need to knowThe difference between passive, relative and absolute funds...15 Nov 04:30 PM
