COMMENT: Resolutions fail. So set yourself some written goals. Here are 10 ideas from Herald money expert Diana Clement to get you started.

COMMENT: It is absurd to believe Netanyahu threatened to declare war on NZ in retaliation for co-sponsoring the UN resolution against Israel, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: Israel faces an international backlash but NZ has much to learn about innovation from the plucky nation, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Overpriced IPOs, use of 'adjusted' profits and director selection process is holding things back.

COMMENT: With TPP supporters in Trump's Cabinet, trade deals may still have life.

COMMENT: Everyone has a different take but spreading risk seems wise.

COMMENT: Good advice saves us months of hard work or helped us to unlock great business opportunities.

COMMENT: Bill English went for greyer heads when filling the vacant posts in his Government, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: Looking back at what happened in 2016 makes me a bit dark about what 2017 bring. I blame the internet for that, Juha Saarinen writes.

COMMENT: Billionaire casino owner James Packer's Crown Resorts was hit with a A$362 million tax bill relating to its disastrous foray into the US.

COMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.

COMMENT: The annual reports show a mixed year for Government-owned commercial companies.

COMMENT: There are many reasons why top investors don't remain in front.

COMMENT: Steven Joyce is betting that President Donald Trump will turn out to be "more orthodox" than people think.

COMMENT: This year, smartphone vendors started to see double with their cameras.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's announcement of an official rate hike marked a significant milestone for the world's financial markets.

Yesterday's unveiling of Amazon Prime Video brings more competition to an area where Sky TV once had a monopoly, John Drinnan writes.

Gareth Morgan's proposal to tax the equity on homes does not sound like an election winner, but it's worth another look, writes Brian Fallow.

COMMENT: Phil Goff wants funding to ease commuter congestion but will the new PM take a step that could turn off voters?

COMMENT: With so many worthy causes out there, we need to find where our dollars will make the most difference.

COMMENT: Organic baby formula, gambling resorts, nothing can escape the damage of Chinese regulation, Christopher Niesche writes.

COMMENT: Never mind the baby's birth. Financing a family can be a real shocker to new parents.

COMMENT: Leadership change is always the best time to reassess what any country or government should focus on.

COMMENT: One of the most frustrating aspects of corporate governance is that shareholders are rarely consulted.

COMMENT: Can Finance Minister become National's front-man?

COMMENT: When debt is low, paying down the mortgage might not be best bet.

COMMENT: Google has refreshed its little Chromecast streaming video device.

COMMENT: TVNZ has defended its live broadcast cross to Joseph Parker - including plugs for his fast food supporters, John Drinnan writes.

COMMENT: There's little chance NZ will get through the next few years without an economic shock.

COMMENT: Boards of small to medium enterprise and non-profits have been missing out on this board software.