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Loan sharks circling for desperate people
Comment: Payday lenders charge huge interest and fees that mount up.
Eric Watson case: Court hears Caymans used to 'disguise commercial reality'
Expert witness for Inland Revenue criticises key Eric Watson transaction as "circular".
Kiwi man victim of 8-year-long Nigerian romance scam
Man contacted disputes service after funds exchange refused transaction, suspecting scam.
Nearly million dollar difference in KiwiSaver calculators
A test of online KiwiSaver calculators has revealed a nearly million dollar difference.
Dollar fees fail to spark KiwiSaver switches
Dollar figures for KiwiSaver fees have not prompted a raft of people to switch funds.
'It's crazy': The big drain on $150,000 salary
One change halved this Brisbane woman's weekly grocery bill.
Harcourts Albany franchise to change hands, Cooper takes control
Martin Cooper adds Harcourts Albany franchise to his growing stable
Hand injury claim rejected for failure to declare mental health issues
Man turned down for insurance claim on hand injury after he didn't disclose mental health.
How to get started as a DIY investor
If you want the power to grow your own wealth, here are the things to know first.
Get Sorted: Building a safety net for a rainy day
There are so many benefits to building up a safety net.
Multi-billion dollar City Rail Link total cost still unknown
The total cost for Auckland's multi-billion dollar City Rail Link is still up in the air.
Tax case sparked by 2004 audit of Eric Watson
Court hears probe by Inland Revenue into rich lister triggered 14 year wrangle over $112m.
Tenants fined $1200 after advertising room on Airbnb
South Auckland tenants must pay for illegal Airbnb sub-lease.
IRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112m
Inland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.
Fears that tenancy law overhaul could 'protect bad tenants'
New Zealand's 1 million-plus tenants will be no better off, property investor says.
Does $90,000 make you middle-class?
By 2020, more than half of the world's population will be "middle class".
Diana Clement: Is your KiwiSaver fund ethical?
COMMENT: There are some basic steps you can take to check if your fund is ethical.
Is KiwiSaver a cash cow for Government?
Breaking down the impact of paying tax on contributions.
$181k: House sellers pocket big profits despite slowdown
Sellers are making profits of up to $180k on their homes despite a go-slow in the market.
How to confront your partner about their money habits
Banks have been under the microscope, but the worst financial abuse can happen at home.
What's the best investment for each stage of your life?
Where you're at in your life can change what's the best investment for you.
Mortgage broker sent back to prison for tax evasion
The Auckland mortgage broker evaded $400,000 in tax over the course of 10 years.
Take a walk: St James Theatre, Auckland
This week the Herald visits the historic and once-mighty St James Theatre.
How much interest could you earn on $22.3m Lotto winnings?
Putting your winnings into a term deposit can stretch the money even further.
Most Kiwis fail to notice KiwiSaver changes
One in three people noticed their fees were in dollars on their KiwiSaver statement.
$1b Commercial Bay project delayed another six months
The project at Commercial Bay has been delayed by a further six months.
How to set yourself up for a pay rise
Wages are unusually flat, so what can individuals do to line themselves up for a raise?
Dead foolish: The pitfalls of not having a will
Wills are one of the easiest things to put off, yet very easy to put in place.
Man's brutal lesson from $139,000 loan - 85 per cent loss
A 32-year-old has revealed his eye-watering $3300 a month 'lesson' after a bad decision.
Gender pay gap closing, figures show
June quarter shows gender pay gap the second-smallest in history.
Interim Fonterra CEO to farmer, sharemarket taste
Fonterra's choice of interim chief executive goes down well with farmers and market.