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How you could make money from the sharemarket going down

The share market is 'on sale', but there are rules for investing safely in a downturn.

Mary Holm: Why this is not the end of the financial world as we know it

Things look awful. But in the long run — 10 years-plus — shares are still the best bet.

Is now the perfect time to invest in shares?

Investing is cheap right now, but you still need some pointers to do it safely.

How much money should you have in your bank account during lockdown?

Here are some easy steps Kiwis can take to help them weather the pandemic isolation storm.

What to do if you've lost your job and have no savings

Even in a difficult situation there are multiple options to help you get through this.

The three most affordable suburbs 10km from Auckland city

Where are Auckland's best-priced suburbs within a range of the CBD?

House prices likely to fall from Covid-19 impacts

First-home buyers, investors and renters could benefit from the new normal.

Should you still buy a house in a post-Covid 19 world?

You need to know the reality of the situation before you can adapt to it.

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.

Property firm says sorry for clumsy advice to landlords

It suggested offering struggling tenants grocery vouchers instead of rent holidays.

How to stay calm when your money is falling apart

Recession looks likely, but keeping calm means you're more likely to make smart choices

Guide to financial help for surviving Covid-19

With new announcements every day, here's the guide to what's happening and what's not.

Property pressure: Many large firms refusing to pay rent through crisis

The Government does need to step in, Property Council's Leonie Freeman says

Diana Clement: Income fears - finding work in a Covid 19 world

There is work out there in healthcare, cleaning, and food production and distribution.

Continuous Disclosure: Calm before the capital raising storm?

Investors are preparing for companies to raise equity to shore up balance sheets.