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Personal Finance news
What to avoid doing when trying to buy your first home
While interest rates may be positive, other factors could impact your purchases.
Former Fisher manager David McLeish takes on banks with new savings fund
Former Fisher Funds fund manager David McLeish launches Wedge
NZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankings
The country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.
The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?
OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.
Why weddings are growing in cost - and how to save on your big day
Swapping out champagne and scrapping party favours could be the easiest ways to save money
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
KiwiSaver news
Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.
Govt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?
ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
Interest rates news
Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
Investment news
Tesla chair made $333m selling stock as profit fell
She has been profiting from selling Tesla stock since joining, but especially of late.
Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.
Mary Holm: Trying to time the share or property market is a fool’s game
OPINION: You never know when bad luck might strike.
Tax news
PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery
How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.
Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing
The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.
Auckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraud
The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.
Business news
From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.
Market close: NZX50 closes flat
Serko shares tumbled nearly 8% after the firm disclosed an impairment.
More personal finance news
Nearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year high
The OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.
Floating rate fad helps Westpac's profit grow 10%
Bank reports $525 million profit in six months.
Reasons to consider making a commercial property your next investment
The high cost of residential property could open the door to more commercial investment.
More than half of Kiwis worry about money weekly
The equivalent of just over two million people worry about money either daily or weekly.
Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.
New survey highlights how worried Kiwis are about money
'There’s not a lot of resilience in the system.'
Nadine Higgins: How your neighbour's spending habits can mislead you
Opinion: Appearances can be deceiving; many who seem wealthy face financial issues.
Mary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debate
OPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.
'This is not a side gig': Kiwi TikTok star on turning content into a career
He has three million followers on TikTok and Instagram with comedic sketches.