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KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut
Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.
How a $35m funding boost aims to tackle NZ's ballooning tax debt
Compliance funding boost aims to help taxman get on top of $8.5b overdue-tax mountain.
FMA issues warning about crypto company's investment scheme
It says the unlicensed scheme may have caused "significant detriment" to investors.
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'
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PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery
How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.
What to avoid doing when trying to buy your first home
While interest rates may be positive, other factors could impact your purchases.
Former Fisher manager David McLeish takes on banks with new savings fund
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Diana Clement: What to do when your spending doesn’t match your financial reality
OPINION: Money dysmorphia distorts how people perceive their actual situation.
Ryan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v Aus
OPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.
Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.
Criminals stage digger thefts for insurance payouts
Insurance Fraud Bureau flags fraud trends.
Govt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?
ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.
Tesla chair made $333m selling stock as profit fell
She has been profiting from selling Tesla stock since joining, but especially of late.
NZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankings
The country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.
The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?
OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.
Why weddings are growing in cost - and how to save on your big day
Swapping out champagne and scrapping party favours could be the easiest ways to save money
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking
Government, banks respond.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
Nearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year high
The OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.
Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%
Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.
Reasons to consider making a commercial property your next investment
The high cost of residential property could open the door to more commercial investment.
Sasha Borissenko: Banking on blame - scam reforms too little, too late
OPINION: NZ's scam prevention lags behind global standards - here's why.
Diana Clement: Simple steps to cut banking costs and save big
OPINION: Banks earn billions while Kiwis pay avoidable fees and interest.
Mary Holm: Trying to time the share or property market is a fool’s game
OPINION: You never know when bad luck might strike.
Is there method to Govt's madness, helping ANZ and ASB in court?
Lawyer supports law change to avoid "draconian consequences" for lenders.
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
More than half of Kiwis worry about money weekly
The equivalent of just over two million people worry about money either daily or weekly.
Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.
New survey highlights how worried Kiwis are about money
'There’s not a lot of resilience in the system.'