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Mary Holm: Can I use my KiwiSaver to buy a campervan?
OPINION: There are rules and restrictions on what you can take your money out for.
New rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridge
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Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now
OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.
Catherine Beard: Superannuation and the great tax debate
OPINION: We're not getting any younger.
Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost
Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.
Diana Clement: The best financial gift for kids this Christmas
Why using Christmas as a kickstart for kids' financial future makes sense.
Mary Holm: How do you find a good financial adviser?
OPINION: There two ways to get help – through either a mentor or an adviser.
Revolut applies for NZ banking licence
Fintech hopes licence will enable it to offer new products and enhance consumers' trust.
Bank of Mum and Dad helping 1 in 3 Kiwis into homes
And what a legal expert says parents need to consider before gifting children money.
Charity tax crackdown likely to be unveiled at Budget 2025 - Willis
Best Start and Sanitarium could be among the charities forced to pay more tax.
‘Challenging picture’: 461,000 borrowers behind on their payments
Payment deficits are expected to track higher yet as Kiwis head into Christmas.
ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term deposits
ASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.
Silver is the new gold for Kiwi asset investment platform Goldie
Investment platform Goldie is expanding into silver as it seeks to add new assets.
Ex-Files: Can I make a claim for occupational rent after separation?
Occupational rent claims are discretionary; assess property value for better outcomes.
Diana Clement: How to have a thrifty Christmas
Having a thrifty Christmas in New Zealand doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice joy.
Mary Holm: Will helping out an older friend affect my pension?
OPINION: Most of the answers to a prospective carer's questions are pretty good news.
Editorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still ahead
OPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.
Banks roll out new scam protection tool: How confirmation of payee will work
How it works, what you'll see, and when you'll likely get it.
Reserve Bank governor's warning to homeowners after OCR cut
Borrowers told to curb some of their enthusiasm.
‘Relief heading into Christmas’: How banks reacted to the OCR cut
New Zealand's major banks moved swiftly to cut home loan rates after the OCR announcement.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak on OCR news
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media on the OCR news
Nadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loans
OPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.
More interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?
The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.
Diana Clement: Why do smart people make dumb financial decisions?
OPINION: Turns out the human brain is not well evolved to handle money.
'A nation in debt': The dark reality of taking on Christmas debt
'Debt becomes more like a rent payment that people get so used to paying.'
Diana Clement: Mortgage rates are falling ... but should you lower your repayments?
OPINION: Don't go rushing into grabbing those lower interest rates just yet.
Mary Holm: Paying higher KiwiSaver fees doesn’t guarantee better returns
OPINION: It's not like buying a car, coat or a catamaran.
Debt collectors chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind on student loan payments
They have doubled the team chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind in loan payments.
Mary Holm: I want a backyard, should I sell my home and rent?
OPINION: Renting is an option but it has lots of drawbacks.
Inside Economics: How we know markets are picking a Trump win
OPINION: Why a capital gains tax is still so contentious - and who supports it.
Darcy Ungaro: How to avoid being poor in retirement
OPINION: Be clever about what’s right at your life stage, says Darcy Ungaro.
Mary Holm: I'm worth $15m, should I self-insure?
OPINION: There are situations when you may not need to pay for insurance.