Personal Finance news
Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.
Mary Holm: Embracing non-financial investments for a happier retirement
OPINION: Developing hobbies and exercising are part of a fulfilling retirement.
Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.
Another major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZ
But it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.
Why charity tax reform got kicked to touch
Prospect of rivers of fresh tax revenues shrank, on reflection, to mere trickles.
Sharesies boss: Why Kiwis are better investors than we think
The stock market has had some wild ups and downs so far this year.
KiwiSaver news
Mary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?
OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.
Interest rates news
Mary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?
OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.
Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
Investment news
Mary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?
OPINION: You need to consider interest, taxes and fees.
Nadine Higgins: Should you swap residential for commercial property?
Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.
Mary Holm: The biggest winners and losers from the Government's KiwiSaver changes
OPINION: Young people are the only clear winners in the Budget announcements.
Tax news
Why charity tax reform got kicked to touch
Prospect of rivers of fresh tax revenues shrank, on reflection, to mere trickles.
Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.
Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut
Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.
Business news
Fletcher, Acciona settle Puhoi motorway dispute
Fletcher Building says it will gain $56 million from the Puhoi motorway settlement.
Spark bags $47m windfall
Funds from sale of stake in Hutchison Telecommunications will be used to reduce debt.
More personal finance news
Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.
Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.
Opinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility
Financial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.
How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement
Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.
'Show me a path to a billion': Sir Peter Beck on how start-ups should pitch investors
The venture capital firm is flush after raising new capital and is looking to invest.
Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer
The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.
Is more means testing on the cards after big Budget changes?
The Prosperity Project explores what the Budget means for your savings.
Nadine Higgins: My biggest financial mistakes and what you can learn from them
OPINION: Three financial lessons, including investing, spending and life admin fail.
Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.