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Fear of the Fed drives NZ bond yields higher
Bond yields have spiked higher ahead of the US Federal Reserve's meeting this week.

When you think about investing, don't think about the news
New York Times: How to invest for the long run if the world seems to be going nuts now.

Failed food outlets pocketed $1m in Covid wage subsidies, didn't pay taxes
Taxpayers are in the gun twice: first for the wage subsidies, then for the unpaid taxes.

'Forgotten treasure' housing plans hit snag: Developer loses court ruling on trees
It plans a much larger scheme for the land but even its tree-planting is ruled illegal

Inflation Nation: How to stop rising prices eroding your investments
Investors advised to make sure their KiwiSaver isn't going backwards.

Life hacks: How to make your money stretch further
Plan ahead if your home loan is coming off a fixed term rate.

Diana Clement: The fundamentals of DIY investing
OPINION: You can be lucky with one company. But often it is just that ... luck.

Mary Holm: Freeing up wealth when your savings have dried up
There is a way you can still keep the holiday home and continue the family memories.

The fishhooks of booking travel insurance in a Covid world
Travellers urged to read the fine print of policies carefully.

Ashley Gardyne: If in doubt, zoom out - coping with uncertainty
The list of concerns on investors' minds has grown significantly over the last six months

Diana Clement: Extreme cost saving can counter inflation
OPINION: Could you survive on $50 a week?

Money Talks: Kita Mean - How Drag Race winner beat financial failure
Money, it's a drag: Glam queen Kita Mean talks to Liam Dann about beating the debt trap.

Mary Holm: What to do when markets plunge?
When the markets plunge, sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing.

Superyachts seized as Europe cracks down on oligarchs
France has impounded an 88m yacht linked with Rosneft chief Igor Sechin.

Lower-risk borrowers more affected by credit law change
The law change was designed to protect vulnerable borrowers but its effect is different.

Mīharo! Which iwi are doing best financially
Tens of millions being distributed as well as housing, education, career help.

KiwiSaver managers exit Russian investments
Ethical investment expert says up to $100 million was invested in Russia by Kiwis.

Diana Clement: How ethical is your KiwiSaver fund?
OPINION: Some are more environmentally sound than others.

Mary Holm: Don't wait for disaster before making sure you're covered
There's an easy way to check that you can meet the cost of rebuilding.

New $1 billion real estate business announced
Analysts estimated Covid could have a $7m impact on the full-year result.

PFI declares record $452.8m annual net profit
Property values rose 22.2 per cent or $392m to reach $2.1 billion

Diana Clement: Is there financial disaster lurking around the corner?
OPINION: Make sure you are prepared for a black swan event.

Mary Holm: Why both partners need to know how the finances work
For a busy couple, it makes sense to allocate most of the chores. But not money.

Shorty Street star: 'People think because you're on TV it must mean you're rich'
Shortland Street provides actors some financial security, but "they can kill you anytime".

David Clark: Govt will move quickly on credit law changes
The minister said he had already received feedback from the banks.

Editorial: Time for economy to take its medicine
OPINION: Our editorial picks interest rates to rise again next week...and keep rising.

Auckland architect gets top award
Winner was also a member of the creative team behind the Venice Biennale.

Cyclone Dovi damage: Claim times blowing out, insurer warns
And an increasing number of vehicle claims are waiting up to three months for parts.

Money Talks: Joan Withers - 'The expectation for most women was you stay at home'
Podcast: Corporate director Joan Withers shares what's she's learned about money.