Latest from Personal Finance

Mary Holm: Share investing the DIY way - can you beat a managed fund?

There's nothing wrong with owning shares directly, but make sure you're diversified.

Confessions and concessions - the reporting season reality check has arrived

Three companies have sprung unwelcome news in the last week.

Cyclone Gabrielle rips up, topples 80 trees at Wairakei golf course and kiwi sanctuary

Staff "devastated and the damage is extensive".

More than $3.6 billion wiped off value of KiwiSaver in one year

Billions wiped out: Morningstar research shows impact of falling markets.

Insurers dealing with 40,000 flooding-related claims, bracing for Gabrielle

Claims from the cyclone are now also coming in on top of the flood claims.

Is it still worth investing in property?

Has the best time for investing in property been and gone?

Will the share market party continue?

The markets have had a strong start to this year.

Mary Holm: No home and retirement drawing near - how can I save more?

A part-time worker has more savings than many - but no home of her own.

Stock Takes: How big a hit will insurers take?

More than 15,000 claims have already come in from the floods.

Auckland floods: Insurance claims could hit nearly $1b - expect premiums to rise

And the cost of insurance could rise for some.

How Hnry raised $35m despite venture capital doldrums

Wellington firm doubling staff. New backers include Aussie sports stars.

Cooking the Books podcast: What are the best options for DIY NZ share investors in 2023?

The best place for you to invest might have changed over the summer break.

Mary Holm: I bought a home a year ago but soon won’t be able to service the loan

Even when monthly payments soar, there are ways to get through this tough patch.

Property investors choosing one-year fixed mortgages

Property investors prefer to lock in a one-year fixed term over a longer option.

Consumers putting less on their credit cards but half still face hefty interest bill

Expert give tips on how to quit the debt and avoid it next year.

2022 was a 'bloody awful year': Laybuy founder

The turning point for Gary Rohloff was to see the share price fall again.