BusinessAlan Clarke: Kiwi housing crisis solutionsAlan Clarke writes: The average New Zealand houseland has about $400,000 in housing (March 2014). Kiwis just love houses and put all their money into them.19 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Peer-to-peer lending easier in NZJeremy Tauri writes: As of this year, it's become a lot easier for the average investor to put their money into high-risk, high-return start-ups and small personal loans.17 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Cut out cash loan middle manThe core business of a bank is to gather up funds from investors to lend to borrowers, writes Liz Koh.13 Nov 04:35 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Let me tell you why EPAs are necessaryIt pays to be prepared and when it comes to taking care of your financial affairs, a good way to prepare is to set up an Enduring Power of Attorney, or EPA, writes Liz Koh.06 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: KiwiSaver a handy way to fix ignoranceA recent survey conducted by Colmar Brunton for the Financial Markets Authority shows that many New Zealanders do not understand investment risk.29 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Consider mortgage structure carefullyLiz Koh writes: Mortgages vary in terms of how repayments are made and how the interest rate is set.23 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Take cues from the financially successfulAchieving financial success in life has little to do with academic qualifications and everything to do with habits and mindset.15 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Learn outcomes of financial decisionsEvery day we are faced with financial choices. It may be as simple as a choice of whether to buy this week's special at the supermarket or as complex as whether to buy a house.09 Oct 04:00 PM