OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Low return points to large entry feeQ: On retiring from farming at 70, I was tempted to invest in houses and live off the rental income. Property had always been a good investment so far.09 Aug 05:30 PM
InvestmentBuoyant note all round at Goodman annual meetingThe board and investors in NZX-listed Goodman Property Trust struck an upbeat note at yesterday's annual meeting in Auckland.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Investment property funding ruled outMy partner and I have been living in Australia since the start of the year because we can save more here than we could ever in New Zealand for a house.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Prospects will push up share pricesThe Government seems anxious to discourage people from owning overseas shares. The rules for people holding more than $50,000 of shares overseas, which is a trifling amount, are complex beyond belief.02 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceFX trader admits stealing $830kA 42-year-old foreign exchange trader has pleaded guilty to stealing from investors that included his family and friends.02 Aug 03:30 AM
KiwiSaverTax warning on bringing Aussie super money homeNew Zealanders who have money saved in Australian superannuation schemes should think carefully before choosing to bring their money home, says a financial adviser.30 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentTrade warning on home buying banPlans by the Labour Party to exclude foreign buyers from the housing market have sparked more calls for restrictions and warnings about the risk of damaging the country's relationships with its major trading partners.29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: KiwiSaver nest-egg for grandchildrenOur question is that we are considering putting $10,000 each into starting a KiwiSaver account for our grandkids as inheritance. They are 10, 15 and 18.29 Jul 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceLabour housing policy could breach FTALabour's housing policy to restrict house sales to foreigners could be at odds with New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with China.29 Jul 02:20 AM
Personal FinanceLabour defends foreign buyer policyLabour leader David Shearer says he "makes no apologies" for his party's proposal to exclude all offshore buyers from the New Zealand housing market.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Home-buying ban runs high risksIt's risky policy for a liberal, left-of-centre party because it leaves them open to accusations of xenophobia, writes Liam Dann.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Active funds best allround use of KiwiSaverThe KiwiSaver active versus passive debate has been reignited following recent articles by Diana Clement in the Business Herald, Paul McBeth in the Listener and Rob Stock, the money editor of the Sunday Star-Times, in an Auckland suburban newspaper.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TaxIRD welcomes tax evasion convictionsInland Revenue says the conviction of three businessmen for tax evasion today shows there are consequences when the rules are broken deliberately.26 Jul 05:22 AM
InvestmentProperty developer salvaged money, court toldJamie Peters salvaged property from his "crumbling" businesses, secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for his family and managed his bankruptcy on his own terms, the High Court has been told.25 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: FMA's new report on DIMSFollowing the Ross Asset Management disaster the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has produced a report on discretionary investment management services (DIMS).23 Jul 09:30 PM
TaxTax plan lacks punch - NZ expertA major new global plan aimed at forcing multinationals to pay more taxes has been described as underwhelming and disappointing by a Kiwi tax expert.22 Jul 07:45 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Retirees can stick with schemeCould you please tell me if I will be able to continue in my KiwiSaver scheme as I joined in July 2008, so almost five years ago.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Better to be a lucky monkey on KiwiSaver frontCould a monkey do a better job at investing than your KiwiSaver manager? The answer may surprise you.19 Jul 05:30 PM
