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Nadine Higgins: How my new surprise baby changed my financial plan

Financial curveballs: how to cope with surprises in personal finance.

FMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketing

Misleading social media promotions earn rebuke.

Mary Holm: How do you find a good financial adviser?

OPINION: There two ways to get help – through either a mentor or an adviser.

Specialist lending company on NZers' financial resilience – and busting the myth of a 'must-have-now' generation

'Sitting down and talking to people can resolve most problems.'

Our property investment project is failing - why can’t we use our KiwiSaver?

'We stand to lose a huge amount of money if we have to sell the property.'

A Kiwi perspective on wealth creation: Nick Stewart

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Mary Holm: We’ve got $8.5 million in assets – can I afford to retire?

OPINION: There are simple guidelines that indicate what income you can pay yourself.

Adviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy options

Customer says nobody can help with financial advice complaint.

July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?

Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.

Booster disputes allegation it used funds wrongly for related wine investment

The market watchdog alleges 'serious' breaches but Booster says it disputes the claims.

Mary Holm: I’ve come into some money - how can I use it to help my grandkids?

OPINION: It can be sad the way unequal treatment in a family can cause upset.

How to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwain

OPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.

Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids

Raising children during a recession has hidden future benefits

First job? How to get your KiwiSaver working for you - Mary Holm

OPINION: Getting into the right fund from the start can help you buy a house.

Canny View: Teach your children about finance

OPINION: Financial lessons are valuable lessons.

Smart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressures

The aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.