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Why a capital gains tax would be good
A capital gains tax strikes fear into some people, but how would most of us be affected?

FinTel customers urged to claim settlement
The Citizens Advice Bureau is to get a payout from Tower in an insurance settlement.

Pay later options can stretch you too thin
COMMENT: Pay later options can smooth out your options, but still leave you stretched.

Five things I learned when I stopped carrying my bank cards
This could save you up to $100 each week.

New tool for loans between friends and family
There are questions about how much protection the tool will offer users.

How to keep your debts down
OPINION: Borrowing money is simple. Unless you're up to your eyeballs in debt.

Mary Holm: Heart set on leaving the big city
COMMENT: Keen on a move to Whanganui? Now might be the right time.

Donald Trump touts tax plan to truckers
Donald Trump took his tax message to the people, telling truckers they are heroes.

Make your KiwiSaver work harder, for free
You could supercharge your KiwiSaver without spending a cent.

Property owners stung exiting housing market
Only 3.7 per cent of properties sold at a loss but the dollar amount of losses is up.

36% gain? Get your money out now
COMMENT: No 'secure' investment also delivers such high returns.

Fund managers embrace responsible investing
Kiwi fund managers are embracing responsible investing, but worry it won't pay off.

Fight over top scientist's $4.49m estate
The children of the scientist who helped free Arthur Allan Thomas have gone to court.

What to do if you're not being paid enough
How to find out if you're getting paid enough, and what to do about it.

Residents furious over Queenstown development
Residents of a Queenstown suburb are furious about plans for a massive housing complex.

EU orders Amazon to pay $407m in unpaid taxes
Amazon has been told to pay €250m after receiving years of illegal tax treatment.

Aussie billionaire pays undisclosed sum for Queenstown land
An Aussie construction heir has purchased a parcel of Queenstown land with a secret price.

Trump plan aims new foreign tax at Apple
President Donald Trump has proposed a tax that may hit companies like Apple and Pfizer.

How a man lost $329k in an investment scam
COMMENT: It's World Investor Week, and we're focusing on the world of investment scams.

How to get best car insurance deals
COMMENT: Are you getting the best value for money on your car insurance?

Millionaires share the key to success
Do you have business chats with your children? Maybe you should.

Scammer outsmarted: 'Listen to me motherf***er'
A Queensland lawyer has flipped the tables on a scammer.

Shares v houses: The winner is clear
COMMENT: Dividends make huge difference when measuring past returns.

Looking for common ground with Winston
COMMENT: Big parties might accept some NZ First policies - but not a new Reserve Bank Act

Do you have what it takes to be your own boss?
More people are choosing to become their own boss, so what does it take to be successful?

Abandoned Mahia subdivision sells
Thirty-five sections have been purchased on a site once embroiled in controversy.

Having children can ruin your retirement
The financial impact of parenthood can last the rest of your life.

GST refund idea could cut rates by $22m
GST policy could be game changer for funding infrastructure, says mayor.