All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico's cheap peso.

A leading economist and investor reveals a simple question to save people all over the world billions of dollars.

Billions of dollars have been moved in a shakeup of KiwiSaver investments as providers move funds away from controversial weapons manufacturers.

COMMENT: Rather than feedback on 2016, it's time to zoom in on those things we can do to make progress in 2017.

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

The NZ Super Fund can't rule out whether it has any money invested in companies which make the delivery systems for nuclear weapons.

COMMENT: They say incentives work, so here's some fun you can have to get the children moving in the right direction.

COMMENT: Changes to KiwiSaver conditions are at the whim of future governments.

COMMENT: Borrowing money to invest can supercharge your returns but only in a rising market which is difficult to time.

COMMENT: Looking for socially responsible funds? There are more than ever to choose from.

COMMENT: The emotional aspect of retirement is important when considering retirement savings, Carmel Fisher writes.

This exclusive Australian precinct is already up to 80 per cent foreign owned and mostly by Chinese investors.

Kiwis are losing millions a year to illegal investment scams that the Financial Markets Authority is trying to crack down on.

COMMENT: It's Fraud Awareness Week. Here's why we all need to look out for each other and those money traps out there.

Concern over ethical investment practices has seen the rate of people swapping schemes surge by 23 per cent.

New figures reveal the group of New Zealanders who have felt the cost of living increase the most.

COMMENT: What's the best way to get debt-free?

COMMENT: Take care of the short runs and the long run takes care of itself.

For years Jessica Alba has sat at the top of the world's sexiest lists, but now she's known for something else.

This year we have felt the tremors indicating that KiwiSaver's sleeping giant - its membership - is awakening.

COMMENT: Active investors are not the most popular folk these days.

KiwiSaver has attracted 2.6 million New Zealanders, with an average of 400 people joining every day.

When it comes to getting people thinking about retirement, one provider is blowing competition out of the water.

The amount of money invested in KiwiSaver grew $2.5 billion in the last quarter to hit $35.9 billion, figures from Morningstar show. Morningstar's

COMMENT: Most insurance comes with premiums that spiral up as we age, so it helps to plan ahead.

COMMENT: The forecast returns are attractive, so what the pros and cons?

Industry players are calling for bold investment to address New Zealand's burgeoning population .

Market Watch: New Zealand's markets faces a major withdrawal of international investors, says Pie Funds chief Mike Taylor.

COMMENT: Everyone can use a "no surprises" policy when it comes to our spending.

It will take years to restore trust in the finance industry says the boss of New Zealand's investment regulator.