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Dr Bryce Wilkinson: Spending cuts versus wealth taxes

OPINION: Labour’s own fiscal profligacy has brought this problem forward.

IRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for ads

Hashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.

Kiwi billionaire backs wealth tax - with a catch

Mainfreight co-founder worries the government may 'squander' the funds.

Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping

OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.

Diana Clement: How to beat the buy now, pay later debt trap

OPINION: BNPL can lead vulnerable Kiwis into impulsive buying and debt.

Mary Holm: What happens to your KiwiSaver money when you die

OPINION: It might not be as straight forward as you think.

Ngāi Tahu takes minority stake in online GP service founded by Cecilia Robinson

The iwi has become a minority shareholder of Tend Health, thanks to sharing a mutual goal.

How much should your KiwiSaver balance be, at your age?

'The earlier you start, the easier it gets … it's so much easier to start saving young.'

Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times

OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.

How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy

The economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.

Diana Clement: How to compare KiwiSaver funds

OPINION: It’s important to understand the pitfalls of switching KiwiSaver.

'I'm not going to sit here and preach on avocado on toast, but...': Bayleys boss on real estate tips

'Sometimes we have to say, what are the sacrifices?'

Mary Holm: How to teach kids an investment lesson with just $2

OPINION: It's never too soon to learn the value of saving money rather than spending it.

Mortgage relief: How banks responded to OCR cut

Further good news for homeowners.

Are central banks good doctors? Comparing RBNZ and US inflation strategies

OPINION: How the RBNZ's cautious monetary policies have over-treated the NZ economy.

Mary Holm: Two ways to painlessly build your wealth

OPINION: Tax cuts and lower mortgage rates provide opportunities.

Stock Takes: Which KiwiSaver funds were hit hardest by this week’s market volatility?

And why this earnings season could be largely irrelevant to the sharemarket's performance.

Auckland property: 44% of apartments sell for loss

Some owners may just be prepared to take a loss, but long-term gains still likely.