COMMENT: It is amazing how often a Prime Minister who totally dominates his government seems to have been left out of the loop when crucial issues are decided, writes Bryan Gould.

COMMENT: The time has come for the New Zealand Government to take similar action to close the profit-shifting loopholes that these corporations are exploiting in our country.

KiwiSaver has not made New Zealanders any more financially literate, says new research.

An Aucklander who came up with a creative solution to skyrocketing house prices has been so far unsuccessful in search for a financial backer to fund the dream.

Happy Star Wars Day! The power of compound interest is undeniable, but it certainly has its dark side.

Tax officials formally scheduled a review of NZ's foreign trusts regime a month before the PM's lawyer began lobbying, the Labour Party says.

Two Argentine investors could be forced to sell a $6 million New Zealand farm if they are found to have misled the Overseas Investment Office.

The New Zealand branch of the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sent tens of millions offshore while paying virtually no tax.

For all the promises exchanged at the altar, parties rarely commit to telling new spouses what's going on in their bank accounts.

So much of what we say about money shows how we think about it, and of course how we think about it influences how we act with it.

COMMENT: Now that the Prime Minister has let the land tax genie out of the bottle we should all have a good close look to see which version suits us best.

The rules changed for moving superannuation savings between Australia and New Zealand nearly three years ago.

COMMENT: It's too easy to get judgmental about how others spend their money - although I suppose it's fair enough if they complain about their inability to save.

COMMENT: It doesn't pay to be a snob. Literally. Many people think they "need" the latest labels, whether or not they can afford them.

PM John Key this week proposed a new tax on offshore purchases. Could the Government be doing more?

Interest rates are low at the bank - so more Kiwis plan to leave their money in KiwiSaver when they turn 65.

New Zealand women prefer their saving accounts, while men hit the credit card harder.

COMMENT: The Panama Papers have renewed calls over the last few years to make all tax returns public. This is already so in Sweden and Norway.

A young couple who were told they would qualify for an $8000 govt grant to help buy first home are in shock after finding out they can only get half that.

New Zealand KiwiSaver providers will happily take funds transferred from Australian super accounts but it's a different story with Australian providers.

COMMENT: Further interest rate cuts would continue to make equities and residential property attractive for some investors, particularly on a short-term basis.

COMMENT: The last thing I want to do is put people off investing in shares. If done wisely shares can be an excellent investment.

COMMENT: Have you heard the one about the child who smashed her iPhone to get the latest model? This happened in my circle of friends and is problematic for many reasons.

27 properties - some worth nearly $3m owned by those linked to the Masala restaurant chain will stay frozen.

COMMENT: The law of unintended consequences postulates that the actions of people and especially of governments.