OpinionLiam DannNation of Debt: Giddy new heights draw '87 reminderCOMMENT: NZ's total debt is poised to hit half a trillion dollars as mortgage lending surges to levels not seen since the global financial crisis.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceNZ's half-trillion-dollar debt bombKiwis are treating their houses like cash machines, piling on the debt as they watch the value of their properties soar.06 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverDeath and the KiwiSaverWhat happens to KiwiSaver money when you die? This question was asked by a young guy at a KiwiSaver seminar I was attending, writes Helen Twose.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceGivealittle donations top $50mNew Zealanders have raised $50 million on crowdfunding site Givealittle over the past eight years.02 Jun 10:45 PM
BDBDInvestmentGraeme Hart's UCI Holdings files for bankruptcyHart's big US car part maker has been put into bankruptcy protection after losing big customers to Chinese rivals.02 Jun 10:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Interest rates grip mortgagedA week ago, when the Budget had delivered no answers to the hyperinflation of house prices, the PM told us to wait for a National Policy Statement.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionSay 'yes' to the adviser who'll tell you 'no'COMMENT: In theory, it's simple: Best interests come first. In practice, it's more complicated.30 May 01:50 AM
KiwiSaverKiwisaver: Tangles trip up UK fund transfersKiwiSaver is a long-term investment and decisions should be made with your long-term interest in mind and not on a whim.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Think hard before ditching life policyCOMMENT: Shop around. That's the best way to see if you're getting a fair deal.27 May 05:00 PM
TaxFailed developer $2m short after auditTribeca Homes collapsed last May, leaving dozens of Auckland home-builders in the lurch.26 May 09:05 PM
TaxCost blowout fears for $1.5b IT planThe long-planned information technology project aims to completely overhaul the country's taxation system.26 May 08:23 PM
Personal FinanceFlat-pack home ordered via smartphoneBuilding apprentices with technology smarts will soon be in demand.26 May 07:00 PM
TaxComment: 2016 the 'broccoli Budget'Liam Dann writes the 2016 Budget is the greens before the treats, but Bill English has delivered his promise of boring and stable.26 May 03:58 AM
TaxKiwi tax refunds up 23pcThe average Kiwi tax refund has increased 23 per cent over the past three years, research has found.26 May 12:10 AM
BDBDInvestmentArgosy lifts annual earnings 5pcA shift in the country's fourth-biggest listed property investor's portfolio helped lift rental income.25 May 09:32 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Tax cuts not needed at this stageCOMMENT: Tax cuts seem off the table for now, and I think they should stay that way, writes Mark Lister.25 May 09:30 PM
KiwiSaverExperts call for stronger KiwiSaverExperts are not expecting any major changes to KiwiSaver in today's Budget but can't rule it out after last year's surprise scrapping of the $1000 kickstart.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time to level the playing field on taxCOMMENT: It's time for Bill English to announce a crackdown on multinational tax avoidance in New Zealand.24 May 06:25 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Is insurance a gamble?Pushing your luck when considering insurance just puts makes it you against the odds. It's not about that.22 May 09:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: Savings fund fair game in divorceAs part of the relationship break-up - marriage, civil union or de facto relationships - property may also be split: the Property (Relationships) Act sets out the rules.22 May 09:04 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Don't stand for rip offs, vote with your feetCOMMENT: Kiwis' wallets are being siphoned daily by rorts and unjustified charges.20 May 05:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentFalling interest costs boost for GoodmanGoodman Property Trust lifted annual earnings 4.2% as the country's second-biggest listed property investor benefited from cheaper interest costs.19 May 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceThe top five places to put your money?Classic cars, art and records are all on the list.19 May 02:43 AM
EditorialEditorial: English right to favour cutting debtWe should be reducing debt faster while the good times last, not talking about tax cuts.18 May 02:12 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Can you influence decisions by throwing a bit of cash around?COMMENT: Are overseas investors currying favour with the Investment Office to ensure the approval of large land purchasers? Barry Soper looks at some recent examples.17 May 08:21 PM
Investment'Three-way squeeze' on housingReal estate chief says NZ caught in a three-way squeeze: a listings shortage combined with high immigration and worsened by low new-housing starts.17 May 08:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Key playing hip-pocket politicsCOMMENT: Last week Bill English poured cold water on the idea of tax cuts, writes Barry Soper. This week John Key tells a different story.17 May 02:14 AM
Personal FinanceNaomi Ballantyne: How I got to the topAn insurance boss says women wanting to make it to the top need to show they are the best at what they do.16 May 11:59 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Papers turned out to be a fizzerCOMMENT: The Panama Papers big reveal proved better in prospect than reality.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Want to own a house in Auckland? Circle these datesEveryone who cares about the future of the economy, interest rates and house prices needs to circle two dates in their calendars this year.14 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: ACC earners miss out on boss top-upsIt is absolutely possible to contribute to KiwiSaver while receiving ACC payments. But it's not obligatory.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Best bargains are the ones you don't buyCOMMENT: Owning too much stuff has serious financial consequences. The more you own the more you pay for insurance.13 May 05:00 PM
