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Who was hit hardest financially by Covid-19?

One in three households still not full recovered back to pre-pandemic income.

Number of high-cost lenders plummets from 30 to 8

In just over six months the number of high-cost lenders has gone from 30 brands to 8.

The numbers that could let you retire decades earlier

Different ways of achieving financial independence can make it a more realistic goal.

Diana Clement: Don't drink and shop

Avoid click and regret this year.

Mary Holm: Making money on the sharemarket - the one 'free lunch' tactic

Diversifying your share holdings means less volatility — without cutting average return.

Former high-cost lender hit with ComCom warning

Superloans is likely to have failed to comply with the lender responsibility principles.

'Time travel' to have a money chat with your partner

There are ways to start the conversation that take the pressure off.

Microsoft NZ reports another big rise in profit and revenue

A few more details about massive data centre build are revealed.

Podcast: How to start the money conversation with your partner

It can be a fraught area, but there are ways to reduce the tension.

Frances Cook: Trusting your partner is not the same as being financially blind

It can seriously hurt your relationship.

Frances Cook: You don't need a credit card to have a good credit score

It's time to bust some credit score myths.

How much interest $10K earns. Spoiler: It's way less than before

What are the alternatives?

Diana Clement: KiwiSaver not the way to ease financial pain

Hardship should be the final step after you've explored all other sources of funding.

Kiwi buys Hart's super yacht, Bauer magazine price revealed, Goff's measuring tape

Billionaire Graeme Hart has sold one of his superyachts, the 58-metre Odyssey, to a Kiwi.

Halifax hell: Two years on and investors still waiting for payout

Administrators were appointed to Halifax Investment Services on November 23, 2018.

Years of pain: Council hedging losses hit $2.7b

Council meets to approve hedging policy that locks ratepayers into high-interest loans.

Harmoney listing paves way for Oz expansion

Harmoney chief executive David Stevens says the listing will be a major milestone.

NZ's biggest homewear store landlord talking to tenant Nido

"In discussions to strengthen financial future of the store" - Neil Tuffin.