Latest sales figures from the Real Estate Institute show a national median house price rose 5.8 per cent annually.

The number of super-rich Kiwis on the tax department's radar has jumped.

Exclusive: At least $109 million of investments in controversial weapon and tobacco companies have been dumped by KiwiSaver providers.

Off-the-plans buyers in two big apartment complexes have been on-selling for big profits.

COMMENT: Isn't it a bit early for this? That's precisely the point.

COMMENT: Applicants are expected to provide physical evidence of their financial hardship.

COMMENT: Gotcha. Gotcha. Gotcha. Whenever we open our wallets these days there's always a gotcha.

COMMENT: Exclusion and engagement two ways to ensure holdings reflect values.

COMMENT: Even index funds offer schemes that screen out the bad guys.

Is marijuana the new sin-tax gusher for the states? It sure looks that way.

Police and the FMA won't progress a complaint about KiwiSaver investments in banned weapons.

Landlords should be able to do their own meth-testing of rental properties, says this Auckland man.

COMMENT: Don't let this week go by without hanging some targets for the short and long terms.

COMMENT: It's Money Week - time to face the fear and think about retirement.

Soaring house prices have seen a second Auckland suburb click over the $2 million mark, with only five suburbs left with an average price under $500,000.

COMMENT: IRD says if an employee thinks deductions or contributions haven't been made they need to contact it within 12 months of starting a new job.

Property investors are increasing their stronghold on the housing market - shutting out families needing a bigger home.

COMMENT: Apple's claim that it has always paid all the taxes it owed is disingenuous.

The EU's tax ruling is bad news for Apple, the Irish government and the EU's relations with the United States.

More than $300m in Government payouts went begging last year.

EU's $20 billion tax bill for Apple could set the stage for wider battle and Google, Amazon and Starbucks among firms likely to face scrutiny.

Cook says there has been 'an obvious targeting' of Apple.

While the Apple ruling doesn't directly threaten the 12.5pc rate, the Govt has promised to stand by executives it says are helping its economy.

COMMENT: It's been two months since the Brexit vote caught investors by surprise, sending financial markets into a tailspin.

Veritas, the owner of the Mad Butcher franchise and Nosh food market outlets, is in talks with its bank over the terms of its debt.

The European Commission is expected to say Ireland provided Apple with illegal aid in return for creating jobs.

Amnesty International has laid a complaint with police over KiwiSaver providers making potentially illegal investments in weapons.

COMMENT: Next week sees the return of Money Week, which runs 5-11 September. How well can you see your future?

HomeStart grant is aimed at helping people on modest incomes to buy modest homes, so its application form takes a good hard look at your finances.

COMMENT: Take risks, try to get on the property ladder - and mind your health.