Personal FinanceLoyalty may miss the pointWe're some of the world's most prolific users of loyalty cards - but many don't pay off.22 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: It's never too late to own a homeWhile it's not ideal to be making any mortgage payments after you retire, the payments might well be less than rent, writes Mary Holm.21 Mar 03:15 PM
KiwiSaverRise of the home rentersWe're increasingly becoming a nation of renters with less than half of us now owning our own place, Census data shows.18 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Here are some markets to watchGold, natural gas and the Kiwi - US dollar: key markets to watch, says Nick McDonald.16 Mar 10:20 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: KiwiSavers paying high price for cautionThe latest Reserve Bank managed fund statistics reinforce two important features of our investment markets.14 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDTaxGovt tax take falls short - deficit risesThe New Zealand government's operating deficit was wider than expected in the first seven months of the 2014 financial year, with a smaller tax take than forecast and lower than anticipated tobacco excise duty.10 Mar 09:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Australia redraws commission battle-linesAustralia's Future of Financial Advice legislation was intended to create a conflict-free zone.10 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Plan that retirement spendingThis is a KiwiSaver aspect I have never seen discussed regarding the scheme reaching its "fruition".10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: How positivity can help tradersLet's clear one thing up. I am not one of those people who claim that just by 'thinking' positively, you will get what you want.09 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: When is a record high not a record high?If we look at the local market on a stock specific basis, we can spot a similar trend with some share prices are still well off their all-time highs, writes Mark Lister:04 Mar 08:30 PM
Personal FinanceMary Holm: KiwiSaver needn't be only schemeWho cannot join KiwiSaver once you are 18? Anyone in government superannuation schemes like teachers cannot join, presumably because they already have a scheme.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionVictoria Plekhanova: Google a test case for tax systemNew Zealanders criticising Google for the low amount of tax it pays in this country should not brand the company as "evil".27 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Do we have to say goodbye to retiring at 65?The National government is once more coming under pressure to lift the retirement age, this time from coalition partner, the Act Party, writes David Chaplin.26 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Transtasman dollar battle - A Kiwi victory?There has been talk in trading circles recently of AUD/NZD exchange rate reaching, or even declining below, the magic parity level of 1.0000, writes Nick McDonald.23 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Houses help to anchor the familyWhen weighing the pros and cons of owning your own home, the sense of security is important for parents, writes Mary Holm.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: More horsing around from Aussie opportunistsYes, the investment opportunity sounded interesting, I told her. But why was she calling me with such an extraordinary offer.19 Feb 08:30 PM
InvestmentFlurry of bond issues expected in busy weekFixed interest investors face a flurry of bond issuance over the next week or so as corporates look to lock in favourable funding rates.18 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentPrecinct upbeat on towerThe $1.6 billion landlord Precinct Properties expects to start redeveloping its Downtown Shopping Centre site in Auckland's CBD above the new Central Rail Link in two years.18 Feb 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver improvements needed, says providerKiwis face the prospect of a retirement income that meets only basic needs unless more changes are made to KiwiSaver, Mercer warns.17 Feb 11:28 PM
OpinionInside Money: An Irish view of the NZ dollarIreland and New Zealand are highly correlated, writes David Chaplin. Both are small island nations unduly influenced by economically powerful neighbours17 Feb 08:30 PM
TaxCompanies likely to follow Alesco's lead, say tax expertsAlesco settling its tax-avoidance stoush is likely to lead to companies in similar disputes cutting deals with the IRD, say tax specialists.17 Feb 07:30 PM
InvestmentBook comes to landlords' aidA new book is out to help landlords, with a series of forms ranging from notices to increase rent to a dog clause document.17 Feb 04:30 PM
