PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: My father wants to buy a rental property at 69. Should he?OPINION: Getting a mortgage at that age could be difficult.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Where to put your retirement money for growth without too much riskOPINION: Low-fee index funds often outperform high-fee rivals over time.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation schemeOPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Including KiwiSaver contributions in total pay is bad formOPINION: It's not against the law but goes against the 'spirit' of the scheme.29 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank bows to Govt's wishes - proposes loosening bank capital rules24 Aug 11:19 PM
PremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyRace for Reserve Bank governorship heats up – who are the contenders?21 Aug 09:00 PM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
BusinessReserve Bank cuts OCR to 3%Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explains what to expect as the Reserve Bank cuts the Official Cash Rate to 3%. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch20 Aug 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long CovidSome tough political choices will need to be made.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create inter-generational family wealthOPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB profit growth stalls as it hires more people, puts millions aside for breachesThe bank reports an annual profit of $1.45 billion.13 Aug 03:02 AM
Interest ratesHome loan wars: Major bank cuts mortgage rates to match rivalA week out from the next OCR decision, major banks are dropping their home loan rates.12 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The pros and cons of owning rental property in retirementOPINION: Rental property ties up money you could spend gradually through retirement.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer termsOne-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.05 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How cancer can impact your KiwiSaver choicesOPINION: That's tough but good on you for thinking about it.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Interest ratesBank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record highBroker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accountsOPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Owning rental property is not all about the capital gainsOPINION: Your Dad has come up with the perfect way to invest in a rental.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Is there a way to pass on an inheritance without affecting benefits?OPINION: Some people will be angry that your family wants to have it both ways.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists divided over Reserve Bank's next OCR callSlow growth and sticky inflation are key issues.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
Interest ratesAnother major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZBut it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.08 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Should you swap residential for commercial property?Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.07 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The biggest winners and losers from the Government's KiwiSaver changesOPINION: Young people are the only clear winners in the Budget announcements.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEnd of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cutsThe average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage. 29 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot? Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not. 28 May 05:00 PM
