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Mary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulence
OPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.

KiwiSaver dip leaves first-home buyers scrambling to adjust plans
Experts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall.

Mary Holm: What we’re getting wrong about KiwiSaver
The financial guru doesn't think you should prioritise returns when choosing providers.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

Mary Holm: I’ve inherited $450,000 - should I invest in gold?
OPINION: The gold price has risen a lot in recent years but it can also fall fast.

Man wins $5.3m Lotto jackpot with same numbers he’s played for five years
He celebrated with close family, enjoying champagne and a home-cooked dinner.

How much you could make investing in Lego, whisky, or handbags
Investing in whisky yields an average annual return of 17.52%.

Mary Holm: We borrowed to invest in shares and now we’ve lost money
OPINION: Fire your adviser and lay a complaint!

Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban
Deadline day in push to lower fees.

Banks offer up to $20k cashback to lure new home loan customers
Cash incentives from lenders are driving competition for mortgages.

Diana Clement: How to get through to people who need a financial wake-up call
OPINION: You can't force someone to make changes, but you can plant the seed.

Opinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investing
Avoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.

How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
By 2048, 40% of retirees are expected to be renters, about 600,000 people.

‘Divorce diva’ Lady Deborah Chambers KC on why you should (or shouldn’t) go through with it
Inside tips from an expert as 'divorce season' gets into full swing.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

Diana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedom
OPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.

How much do you need to save each week for a comfortable retirement?
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?

How much money do Kiwis need per week in retirement? Report reveals metro/provincial divide
Retirees' costs exceed NZ Super, needing extra income for stability.

Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich
Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music
Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.

Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.