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Mary Holm: ‘Don’t count your chickens’ - money lessons from a 122-year-old’s windfall

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About 91% of New Zealanders over 65 take prescription medication.

Terry Middlemost: The loneliness crisis retirement planning ignores

OPINION: An Age Concern study found 59% of Kiwis aged over-65 recently felt lonely.

Greg Smith: Why many DIY investors miss out on long-term market gains

OPINION: Over 20 years, average DIY investors earned only about 5-6% a year.

Kathmandu’s parent company in the red as chair plans exit amid capital raise

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Is nuking your mortgage really the best plan?

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Nadine Higgins: Does buying an EV make financial sense?

Even with road user charges, a Tesla can cost under half a Hyundai to run.

Is health insurance a waste of money as you get older?

By 70, many Kiwis pay about $1000 a month for health cover. But is cancelling a good idea?

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