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Xero shares hit record
Xero is starting to "come up on the foils and sail away" while its massive US rival is "struggling to move online".

Andrew Duff: Crowdfunding risks can outweigh the benefits
Crowd-sourced funding is about to hit New Zealand in a serious way with the imminent arrival of United States website Kickstarter.

Mary Holm: Mums often know best about money
My mother is somehow convinced that paying off my mortgage in fortnightly repayments is better than monthly ones.

Diana Clement: Financial fortune cookies - for kids to digest
I had a brainwave recently and decided to cook up a batch of the traditional Chinese treats and fill them with various financial talking points for families.

More angel money on table
Angel investment levels have bounced back this year, driven by an increase in follow-on funding into existing start-ups, according to figures released today.

Rodger Spiller: Weighing investment with values
In the light of the latest step by churchgoers in Auckland to further align their money with their values, all investors are being challenged to think.

Reports to power Meridian float
The Shareholders Association has welcomed a move by the stock exchange to help fund independent research on the Meridian Energy sharemarket float.

KiwiSavers warned to watch fees
KiwiSaver members should look at how much they are paying in fees because the amount varies greatly between providers, says a financial research firm.

Top NZ shares of 2013
Which companies have been the best performers on the NZX this year? With graphic.

Mary Holm: Use windfall to pay off the mortgage
I'd appreciate some quick advice about what to do with a $4500 "windfall".

Trade Me lifts profit, issues warning
Trade Me, New Zealand's largest online auction site, posted slower profit growth for 2013 and warned earnings growth would remain tepid in the coming year.

Z Energy shares jump on debut
Shares in Z Energy debuted on the NZX at $3.73, a 23-cent (6.6 per cent) premium to their $3.50 issue price today.

Asset sales: Where the money is going
Funding generated by the Government's asset sales programme now extends to the $40 million bill for the Mighty River share loyalty bonus scheme.