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Q&A: Worried about the cost of living squeeze? Ask our money expert

Tune in for a live Q&A with Sorted's Tom Hartmann at midday.

Higher natural peril costs pull down profit for insurer IAG

The Westport flood was the most expensive event for the insurance firm's NZ arm.

Government tax U-turn: Long-term landlords get mortgage tax break

"We recognise the big role the build-to-rent sector can play" - Megan Woods.

Editorial: Never a better time to check your finances

OPINION: Our editorial notes Money Week is a timely reminder to take stock.

Record $16.5m Remuera penthouse sale - who's the mystery owner?

Some townhouses are being discounted but has a new penthouse valuation record been set?

Nearly $5 billion wiped off KiwiSaver value in three months

The funds have fallen sharply off the back of a fall in global share markets.

AA Insurance owner warns of premium increases

Insurers are facing rising reinsurance costs from higher natural disaster claims.

The secret to being good with money and where we get our beliefs from

Money week is a good chance for people to reassess their finances.

Cooking the Books podcast: The pitfalls DIY investors need to avoid

To make the most of DIY investing, you need to know the right strategies.

Mary Holm: A windfall from a land sale - but are banks safe places for the money?

Just because funds have similar names, it doesn't mean their investments are the same.

Diana Clement: Do you have a friend who won't pay their share?

OPINION: There are ways to get reluctant or forgetful people to pay up.

Worker opted out of KiwiSaver without her permission

The first the woman learned of the matter was a letter from Inland Revenue.

Hatch co-founder and chief executive leaving

Two co-founders leaving Kiwi share trading site.

Laybuy to cut headcount by a third

Most 'buy now, pay later' company job cuts to be made in Auckland head office.

Biggest investing mistake 30-somethings make

OPINION: What you do with your money in 30s will dictate possibilities for your future.

US Fed hikes rate to highest level in four years

By raising borrowing rates, Fed makes it costlier to take out mortgages or car loans.

Diana Clement: Are you in a financial crisis?

OPINION: A free financial mentor can help you out of a tight spot.

Mary Holm: Savings boost for mums — and others

KiwiSaver isn't just for people in paid jobs.