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Rapid drop a disaster

Did you hear the one about how the Government should cause house prices to crash by 40 per cent? It would be funny if it weren't

Make sure you have a financial safety net

Life is not meant to be boring. It is for living to the full, making the most of opportunities and taking a few risks along the way

Compare how your fund is doing

A staff member at my ANZ bank has suggested I join their scheme so I can keep track of my balance online. But I don't know if it's

Well-nurtured brand will stand the test of time

It is interesting when you observe how brands have travelled over the years. Some brands and the companies which have supported them

Former mayor welcomes inquiry

Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws says he will contribute "any and all" the information that was available to him to the pending

New owner excited about challenge

When Jane Hayman opened Posh Comfort in Whanganui two years ago she said she was in the business of selling shoes "that will take

Elder abuse growing as population ages

Our population is ageing and incidents of elder abuse are increasing in line with this trend. Elder abuse is a serious issue in New

Tax credit problems

Something funny happens when you have kids. Although the new addition to your house is not even a 10th of your size, your bank account

Auto-enrolment in KiwiSaver

I started working for my current employer in a casual capacity in August 2011 but went to permanent in November 2012. Someone has