BusinessKiwiSaver provider suggests saving no less than $1 million for retirementA ball park suggestion for retirement is save about 30% to 50% of your house value.26 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debtsCEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.03 Nov 10:38 PM
New Zealand'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programmeStudents of Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School are starting early when it comes to savings.31 Oct 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirementOPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.28 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.27 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I'm worth $15m, should I self-insure?OPINION: There are situations when you may not need to pay for insurance.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy savers are expected to start spreading their moneyHow a new deposit compensation scheme could see a big shifting of funds.23 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How long should you fix your mortgage?OPINION: Darcy Ungaro’s easy guide to reading the signs of the economy.22 Oct 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank ratesOPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.09 Oct 11:17 PM
Mood of the BoardroomKiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund role grows in retirement savings debateThe NZ Super Fund hits $76b and KiwiSaver now has 3.25 million members.02 Oct 03:59 PM
KiwiSaverThe $200,000 mistake thousands of KiwiSavers madeConservative KiwiSaver funds have returned an average 4.1% a year over 10 years.24 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to split your mortgage when refixingOPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do?20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spendMoney coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.14 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow 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.'05 Sep 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank balances shoot up as savers rush to lock in high interest ratesWhat will happen to all these funds as interest rates fall?05 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careKiwiSaver fund that has returned nearly 400%KiwiSaver has seen remarkable growth this year, particularly in more aggressive funds.27 Aug 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom 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?21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAngela Meyer: The 10 questions women should be asking about their investmentsOPINION: The financial system still leaves women on the fringes.14 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should doOPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.28 Jul 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoKiwiSaver’s legal fishhooks to watch out forOPINION: Many people are disadvantaged by the rules for the retirement saving scheme.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandDebt-free: One mum’s mission to become a saverAfter constant debt, Charlene Smith is determined to break the cycle.24 Jun 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Will ‘stingy’ Boomers help push interest rates lower?OPINION: Wealthy Boomers should be out there spending, but instead they're saving.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Tips for teaching your teens not to spendOPINION: Every child and young adult is different with money.25 May 05:00 PM
Aged careFive things to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawalsSo what do you need to know if you're eyeing your KiwiSaver to tide you over a tough time?21 May 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNine tips on how to stretch your food budgetThe ultimate guide to reducing food waste and saving money.20 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmHow to kill debt without selling that classic car or treasured artwork - Mary HolmOPINION: How to balance debt repayment and investment growth in NZ.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why so many Kiwis are leaving for Australia and its stronger economyOPINION: Kiwis are leaving at record rates, recalling NZ's great late 1970s brain drain.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen should you pay off the mortgage, and when should you invest?OPINION: There are advantages and disadvantages regarding this perennial question.14 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionOCR preview: Cuts coming but no 'game changer' from RBNZ this weekMarkets will be alert for any clues to how the RBNZ is viewing inflation.07 Apr 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'Seriously disruptive to the banks': Sam Stubbs' Simplicity takes 19% stake in TaxiThe start-up lets small businesses borrow against their provisional tax.25 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCould deposit insurance make finance companies more attractive?Non-bank deposit takers might have more to gain from new insurance scheme than banks.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.12 Mar 04:00 PM