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Letters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPs

OPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.

Westpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debts

CEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.

'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programme

Students of Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School are starting early when it comes to savings.

Darcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirement

OPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.

'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65

Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.

Mary Holm: I'm worth $15m, should I self-insure?

OPINION: There are situations when you may not need to pay for insurance.

Why savers are expected to start spreading their money

How a new deposit compensation scheme could see a big shifting of funds.

Darcy Ungaro: How long should you fix your mortgage?

OPINION: Darcy Ungaro’s easy guide to reading the signs of the economy.

ComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?

Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?

Angela Meyer: The 10 questions women should be asking about their investments

OPINION: The financial system still leaves women on the fringes.

Opinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should do

OPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.

KiwiSaver’s legal fishhooks to watch out for

OPINION: Many people are disadvantaged by the rules for the retirement saving scheme.

Debt-free: One mum’s mission to become a saver

After constant debt, Charlene Smith is determined to break the cycle.

Liam Dann: Will ‘stingy’ Boomers help push interest rates lower?

OPINION: Wealthy Boomers should be out there spending, but instead they're saving.

Diana Clement: Tips for teaching your teens not to spend

OPINION: Every child and young adult is different with money.

Five things to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals

So what do you need to know if you're eyeing your KiwiSaver to tide you over a tough time?