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Mary Holm: Where to put your retirement money for growth without too much risk

OPINION: Low-fee index funds often outperform high-fee rivals over time.

Gen Z losing confidence in money decisions, report shows

A new report shows Gen Z in New Zealand are anxious about the state of the world.

NZ First KiwiSaver policy would cost $12b-$28b

NZ First's KiwiSaver policy comes at a cost to the Crown.

'More important than ever': Push for money talks to boost financial literacy

A recent report showed only 23% of Kiwis rate their financial knowledge as 'excellent'.

Mary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation scheme

OPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.

Financial screws tighten with 2000 more Kiwis falling behind on debt payments

But a silver lining as mortgage arrears improve as interest rates drop.

Diana Clement: How to plan for retiring overseas

OPINION: Health insurance is crucial when retiring overseas, especially in Thailand.

Diana Clement: How to avoid lifestyle creep when you get a pay rise

OPINION: Lifestyle inflation often cancels out extra income from pay rises.

Mark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage faster

Mortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.

Meta's US$18.3b profit beats expectations, revenue jumps 22%

Daily active users reached 3.48 billion, up 6% from last year.

Investment manager Milford Funds boosts dividend despite profit dip

Performance fees dropped sharply from $84m to $1m in 2025.

Here's how you might get $20k from your bank

Cashback incentives ranged from $3000 to $20,000 for refinancing homeowners.

Diana Clement: How to get out of financial hardship

OPINION: You don’t have to solve everything today. Just start.

Mary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accounts

OPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.

Mary Holm: Owning rental property is not all about the capital gains

OPINION: Your Dad has come up with the perfect way to invest in a rental.