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Would you make an insurance claim by chat-bot?
A start-up insurer wants to use chat-bot technology to speed up claims.

Job ads continue to trend upwards
Job listings are continuing to trend upwards according to the latest data from Seek.co.nz.

Retiree spends $229k pension in six months
A UK retiree spent $229,000 pension in six months on a car, gambling and drink.

Millionaire's new goal: to live forever
Jim Mellon is putting his money into research that could help us live forever.

Diana Clement: Are you in the best Kiwisaver fund?
Your KiwiSaver needs change over your lifetime and need regular reviewing

Mary Holm: Earn on your emergency fund
COMMENT: A buffer of three to six months of household expenses is recommended.

Man posing as tax agent sent to jail
'Opportunistic fraudster' jailed for four years for fraud and theft.

KiwiSaver contributions need to rise finds study
New Zealand's retirement income system has received a 'B' rating in a global study.

Tricks to paying off your mortgage in less than 10 years
Mum shares tips that do not involve being a millionaire or living off rations.

China's pension fund shopping for overseas investments
China's pension fun has $455b, and its looking for overseas investment.

Diana Clement: It's all in contract, read it!
COMMENT: By not understanding a contract, we can lose millions.

Your call: Risky ride, or no ride at all
Investing is like riding in a car. Don't want any risk? Don't get into the vehicle.

What a Labour govt means for your money
Students, young families and low income workers are set to get more in the pocket.

Real estate agency boss fears 'Fortress NZ'
Controls over foreign ownership and slashing immigration will hurt NZ, says Geoff Barnett.

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Whether they're born or made, entrepreneurs have a special something, writes Darren White.

One in five renting households spends 40pc plus on housing
More than 40 per cent of their income goes to housing costs, Statistics NZ says.

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.

Council demolishes illegal Onehunga garage
Council bowls garage after owner ignores court order.

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.