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Diana Clement: We need to talk about life insurance

As humans we lean towards comfort but it's a conversation we all need to have.

Mary Holm: Share prices soar — until they don't

The markets could continue to climb for a while yet, but the growth never goes on forever.

Jarden Brief: The Warehouse declares special dividend

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Tenants on blacklists: Landlords 'can post anything they like'

Such blacklists lack transparency and could unfairly keep tenants out - Penny Arthur.

Landlords on tenant blacklist: Owners' response to Privacy Commissioner

'No wonder people are setting up things like the Facebook page' - Andrew King.

Podcast: With interest rates so low, do you invest or pay off debt?

The usual rules are different when interest rates are this low.

Frances Cook: How Covid-19 changed the old rules of debt v investing

Rock bottom interest rates have changed the old money rules.

Auckland's biggest realtor releases January data

Barfoot & Thompson first to issue January sales figures

Mary Holm: Soft words don't change renters' reality

Landlords have power over their tenants.

Money Talks: Matt Heath on why accounting is his new rock n roll

Podcast: Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath talks money and life lessons with Liam Dann.

National attacks Government tenancy law reform

"State house waitlist could grow if landlords don't take on new tenants." - Nicola Willis

Continuous Disclosure: IPO pipeline comes with note of caution

What's happening on the markets this week.

Frances Cook: If you want a job change think skills, not work history

You can get something new without giving up what you've worked for so far.

Auckland average rents hit all-time high

'Interest and competition for properties appears to be on the up.' - Kiri Barfoot.

Podcast: What are your best job options in a post-Covid world?

If you want a change, here are the healthiest sectors.

'Ghost house' sells for $1.8m at auction

Antique dealer nets huge sale price. But how is he going to move all his stuff out?