Latest fromFinancial Planning

Banks offer up to $20k cashback to lure new home loan customers
Cash incentives from lenders are driving competition for mortgages.

Diana Clement: How to get through to people who need a financial wake-up call
OPINION: You can't force someone to make changes, but you can plant the seed.

Opinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investing
Avoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.

How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
By 2048, 40% of retirees are expected to be renters, about 600,000 people.

‘Divorce diva’ Lady Deborah Chambers KC on why you should (or shouldn’t) go through with it
Inside tips from an expert as 'divorce season' gets into full swing.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

Diana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedom
OPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.

How much do you need to save each week for a comfortable retirement?
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?

How much money do Kiwis need per week in retirement? Report reveals metro/provincial divide
Retirees' costs exceed NZ Super, needing extra income for stability.

Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.

Nadine Higgins: How my new surprise baby changed my financial plan
Financial curveballs: how to cope with surprises in personal finance.

FMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketing
Misleading social media promotions earn rebuke.

Mary Holm: How do you find a good financial adviser?
OPINION: There two ways to get help – through either a mentor or an adviser.

Specialist lending company on NZers' financial resilience – and busting the myth of a 'must-have-now' generation
'Sitting down and talking to people can resolve most problems.'

Our property investment project is failing - why can’t we use our KiwiSaver?
'We stand to lose a huge amount of money if we have to sell the property.'

A Kiwi perspective on wealth creation: Nick Stewart
Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics .

Mary Holm: We’ve got $8.5 million in assets – can I afford to retire?
OPINION: There are simple guidelines that indicate what income you can pay yourself.

Adviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy options
Customer says nobody can help with financial advice complaint.

Hays Niwa: Cryptocurrency investment must be taken with a grain of caution
OPINION: Māori, Pasifika and Indians are confident investors but risks are out there.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: Future-proofing your retirement - how much is enough?
OPINION: The initial phase of retirement is often the most active and vibrant.