Personal Finance
Cooking the Books: How to tell scammers from do-gooders in ethical investing
Green-washing is rife, but there are ways to spot it.
Latest from Frances Cook
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Cooking the Books: What’s the cost of sustainable investing?
For the last few years, sin was not in.
How the sharemarket can be used to create financial freedom
Women who used shares to create financial independence share their stories.
Cooking the Books: Why self-employed workers need a different plan for retirement
As times get tougher, many are giving up on KiwiSaver.
Cooking the Books: How to talk to your kids about investing
It's often on parents to help their kids sink or swim in the money world.
‘Rich listers addicted to the success not the money’ – what Liam Dann’s learned
His new book, 'BBQ Economics', is a guide to the engine room of your money.
Strategies to help when your job is stressing you out
A wellbeing report shows financial advisers are feeling stressed, but still love the job.
Cooking the Books podcast: Why the RBNZ thinks your money life is about to get better
Hope is on the horizon for interest rates.
Mortgage myths that can hold first-home buyers back
Being single, self-employed or not having a 20 per cent deposit needn't mean no.
What you need to know about likely mortgage rule changes
The possibility of debt-to-income ratios being used has worried first home buyers.
What to know when you’re trying to pick the best KiwiSaver
Expert recommends taking a long-term view when deciding if you’re happy with your fund.
How frugal living and investing saw this Kiwi couple retire at 31
They wanted to spend time with their kids while they were still young.
How to make money from your spare room
A successful Airbnb listing often comes down to the pictures.
How to protect your career after kids with ‘couple maths’
You need a longterm plan to protect your finances.
Cooking the Books: Why investing in commercial property is both easier and harder than ever before
The push to work from home changed the commercial property game.
How to watch your pennies in 2024
Inflation may go down, but there are other problems on the horizon.
Cooking the Books podcast: Beware ‘fake sales’ at Christmas
It can lead to an overspend and debt spiral.
Cooking the Books: What happens when your identity is stolen
There are ways to fight back against fraudulent acts committed in your name.
Cooking the Books: Why KiwiSaver needs to change
It isn't working as hard for New Zealanders as it could be.
Cooking the Books: Why embracing a ‘personal brand’ could get you a pay rise
It can be the key to earning more without returning to studying.
Cooking the Books: Why ignoring your KiwiSaver could cost you $88,000
Sticking with a provider that isn’t doing so well could cost you big time.
Cooking the Books: What businesses need to know about a rough economy
If you think interest rates are hurting mortgage holders, it's even worse for businesses.
What it’s really like to quit your job and travel with the family
One couple decided it was now or never.
Cooking the Books podcast: How to budget without restriction
Nobody likes a budget, but there are ways to make them easier.
Cooking the Books podcast: Four key drivers of cashflow success
Cashflow sounds simple, but it's the biggest killer of businesses.
Making money as interest rates soar - what's the best option?
The favoured investments have all changed.
Would you trust AI with your investing portfolio?
Questions have been raised about its reliability.
Cooking the Books podcast: How to take a small business international
If you're in a specialised area, going for a global customer base can be crucial.
Frances Cook: Why KiwiSaver for your kids may be a mistake
OPINION: You could accidentally hamstring them instead of giving them a head start.
Cooking the Books podcast: Your bank account is changing - here’s what you need to know
Between a Commerce Commission investigation and law changes, there's a lot going on.