New data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.

Baby boomers could take a cue from millennials, who are more likely to talk about money in their relationships.

A new online service is promising to provide Kiwis with a quick and free way to find out their credit score.

The number of homeowners forced to sell because of debt has dropped 30 per cent in past year - which experts say is a sign of a more buoyant economy.

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

There's been a call for credit card companies to be scrutinised for the levies they charge companies.

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

COMMENT: You? Me? The government? Have your say.

Under growing pressure to control the housing market, John Key said that the Reserve Bank should consider targeting investors with tougher lending rules.

A new government data set shows low interest rates have made borrowing more attractive.

A company which helps people to write wills is pushing to get backing for an online national registry.

Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.

Oz accountant fails to keep fancy cars, posh house and NZ bank account.

Here are some tips to save some extra cash once your children move out of home.

Someday, something will burst the swelling property bubble -- the fallout won't be pretty.

People need to ask whether course is worth it and how they'll pay off loans, says expert.

New Zealanders officially have around $15.7b in consumer debt, but one money expert says it's actually much higher than that.

NZ is poised to exceed half a trillion dollars worth of gross debt as mortgage lending accelerates at its fastest rate since the global financial crisis.

Kiwis are treating their houses like cash machines, piling on the debt as they watch the value of their properties soar.

New Zealand's household debt level is one of the highest in the developed world compared to the size of our economy.

COMMENT: NZ's total debt is poised to hit half a trillion dollars as mortgage lending surges to levels not seen since the global financial crisis.

COMMENT: Does tertiary education needs a new approach?

David Baty, the director of Prestige Events, still hasn't handed over ute prize to contest winners.

Air New Zealand and its fellow airline shareholders in Virgin Australia will provide one-year funding of A$425 million.

COMMENT: A daughter living abroad should be encouraged to face up and repay the money she owes, writes Mary Holm.

Fonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.

New Zealanders often appear unable or even unwilling to repay their debts, especially those owed to the state or city hall.

A Kiwi living overseas who ignored requests to repay his student loan has been arrested at the New Zealand border after returning home for a visit. Should overseas student loan dodgers be arrested on return?

The Government plans to chase down $1.8 million still owed by teachers who were overpaid from 2012 - 2014 because of problems with Novopay.