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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
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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.

Your friend has more money than you do. How can your relationship survive?
New York Times: Financial disparities can strain friendships, but not all are doomed.

Opinion: Beware the perils of DIY investing
OPINION: DIY investing carries significant risks.

Financial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holders
Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.

Fintech aims to break down banking barriers
Financial services company Debut is applying to become a New Zealand bank.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: How inflation affects your investments
OPINION: What if the money in your bank was losing value every year?

Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich
Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.

Booster disputes allegation it used funds wrongly for related wine investment
The market watchdog alleges 'serious' breaches but Booster says it disputes the claims.

Mary Holm: I’ve come into some money - how can I use it to help my grandkids?
OPINION: It can be sad the way unequal treatment in a family can cause upset.

How to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwain
OPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.

Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids
Raising children during a recession has hidden future benefits

First job? How to get your KiwiSaver working for you - Mary Holm
OPINION: Getting into the right fund from the start can help you buy a house.