COMMENT: The distinction between managing and coaching is not about one being better than the other.

COMMENT: For anyone who finds themselves in pickle, here's a story of sheer determination.

COMMENT: As the world tunes into Rio Olympics, politicians in Canberra have turned their attention to another favourite sport of Australians: bank bashing.

COMMENT: Your member tax credit is based on how much you contribute during the KiwiSaver year, not on the calendar year.

COMMENT: Normally the banks would just pass on the Cash Rate cut to mortgage borrowers and term-deposit savers, but this time is likely to be different.

COMMENT: Shanghai Pengxin chairman Jiang Zhaobai likens the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) to a "black box".

COMMENT: Getting rid of that big debt involves paying more, more often.

COMMENT: The main issue with Rakon is not its poor performance, it is the way it has dealt with it.

COMMENT: One clear advantage of selling is that you can dial down the risk level.

WATCH: The Economy Hub's Liam Dann talks to Nick Tuffley and Jamie Gray about why the Reserve Bank has to cut rates.

COMMENT: If you missed out on a payrise in the past year - or it was so small you hardly noticed - then don't feel too bad. You weren't alone.

COMMENT: At the end of the day take five minutes to review your time at work.

COMMENT: I have some newfound respect for iTunes purpose and what it accomplishes for Apple.

COMMENT: While saying goodbye to the VCR, we should acknowledge that the video cassette recorder had a impact on how we consume media today.

COMMENT: How could you turn your ideas into a new client marketing magnet?

COMMENT: It's easy to get lost in those percentages. What dollar amounts do they translate into?

COMMENT: Aussie watchdog chair says govt sell-offs are pushing up prices and damaging the economy.

COMMENT: New Zealand should grab the opportunity to be at the forefront in creating the new narrative for global trade.

COMMENT: Whether you're a new investor, home-buyer, or KiwiSaver, people make classic mistakes that can be avoided.

Nasa's budget had tripled in one year to US$5.4 billion ($7.6b) and the space programme went on to cost US$34b.

If you transfer your UK pension funds to a non-QROPS before you turn 55 , early withdrawal penalties could apply.

COMMENT: The IRD website is user friendly and tax refunds are low-hanging fruit.

COMMENT: Here in New Zealand captains of industry are needling Government to show a social conscience on housing.

COMMENT: Microsoft seems to handle Skype security issues in a very strange fashion.

COMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.

A New Zealand Post commercial has annoyed some staff, who are upset by the cost at a time when posties are being taken off the streets.

COMMENT: The average worker will lose a minimum of 28 per cent of their day due to interruptions.

COMMENT: Expect to see more politically motivated hacks and leaks that aim to influence politics in New Zealand, writes Juha Saarinen.

COMMENT: If customers are telling other people about your business, it means your marketing budget can be slashed.

COMMENT: Putting in a loan application is like submitting your CV for a job - you want your best foot forward.