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The steps to prep for a recession if you don't have any savings

New Zealanders are some of the worst in the world at saving. But there are still options.

How to prepare for a recession if you don't have any savings

If you haven't saved for a rainy day, you can still future-proof your finances.

Finance company mortgage borrowers fear losing their homes

Finance company industry says it is working on a plan with Government.

Diana Clement: How to cope if you've lost your job

Action is always better than inaction.

$9m Waiheke sale sets national record but owner gets shock

"I still haven't slept in it - but a tramp has," Barry Colman said of his new property.

What to do if you've gone from a two income household to one

It's a different kind of difficult, as there's less Govt help if your partner is earning.

Eric Watson moves into $10m Kensington townhouse

Embattled businessman moves into $10m Kensington townhouse.

Your KiwiSaver is down: Here's why it can be a good thing

KiwiSaver looks like a bloodbath, but you could turn this to your favour.

The pros and cons of taking a mortgage holiday

A mortgage holiday isn't your only option, it's just the most extreme one.

Call for regulators to loosen KiwiSaver hardship process

Providers say KiwiSaver hardship rules will need to be relaxed to allow claims.

Coronavirus rents: Thousands of Kiwi businesses might not have to pay

Businesses and commercial property owners need to check their leases to see who pays.

Why KiwiSaver could be lulling you into a false sense of security

Just signing up and paying into it isn't enough.

Six-month mortgage holiday will increase loans, but people will keep their homes

Meanwhile most bank branches will be closed from tomorrow.

Landlords, agents back rent freeze for 1.5m tenants

Landlords have been advised to talk to their banks early.

Coronavirus: Emergency help for 1.5m tenants

Emergency tenancy measures "during this difficult time".

Warning for employers over redundancies

It's not as simple as telling an employee they no longer have a job.

First case citing coronavirus before Tenancy Tribunal, lawyer expects big changes

Landlord unable to return from China: coronavirus travel restrictions

How coronavirus will hit the real estate industry

Potential long- and short-term scenarios revealed.