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Nick McDonald: Meridian listing - the importance of diversification
Nick McDonald: Meridian listing - the importance of diversification

So we have seen Mighty River Power (MRP) list successfully and learned that Meridian Power is next off the block. A lot…

Inside Money: Default review misses deadline, consultation ahead

After seeing the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) had failed to make its deadline on new KiwiSaver…

Brent Sheather: To educate or legislate?

Today's story presents more evidence, not that any is needed, that all is not as it should be in retail investorland. Despite…

KiwiSavers undeterred by contribution rise

The increase in KiwiSaver contribution rates has failed to drive people away from the retirement savings scheme, according…

KiwiSaver

Diana Clement: Strict criteria for early KiwiSaver withdrawal Diana Clement: Strict criteria for early KiwiSaver withdrawal

The problem for many KiwiSavers is often a lack of…

Mary Holm: When is a property seller a trader? Mary Holm: When is a property seller a trader?

Q: What constitutes a "regular trader" in terms of…

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Inside Money: Fidelity Plan B could see KiwiSaver cut loose
Inside Money: Fidelity Plan B could see KiwiSaver cut loose

The gap between rumour and reality can be quite large at times: in the case of Fidelity Life's purchase of (most of)…

Nick McDonald: Consideration for those new to the sharemarket
Nick McDonald: Consideration for those new to the sharemarket

Last week I discussed two aspects for new stock market investors to consider - market crashes and yield versus capital…

Diana Clement: Insurance you didn't know you needed
Diana Clement: Insurance you didn't know you needed

If that ancient tree on your property was blown down in the wind and took the power lines or your neighbour's fence down…

Mary Holm: Tax equation for rentals and shares
Mary Holm: Tax equation for rentals and shares

Stocks are an investment taxed in much the same way as rental property. Neither has a clear tax advantage

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