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You might be able to identify a good business, but not a good investment.
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Shares and property investing gave them the freedom to go travelling with their kids.
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Mary Holm: Think you are smarter than the market?
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Finance companies call for level playing field with buy now pay later operators
Submissions for proposed new regulations close on Friday.
S&P reviews insurers following cyclone damage
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Women trail men in home ownership
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Resident sets up vibrating device to aggravate neighbours in NZ's tallest apartment tower
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Kiwi startup provides bridge to allow crypto payments for everyday goods
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Another buy now pay later company exits New Zealand
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Cooking the Books: How to invest through a recession
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Mary Holm: I've got the money - but is it better to give up on owning a home?
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Who’s likely to take legal action after flood and cyclone disaster?
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NZ Cash Converters arm not subject to Australian agreement on money laundering risks
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CEO, senior execs to leave Kiwi Wealth after Fisher Funds takeover
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