Opinion
Act's tax-free KiwiSaver plan is an election game-changer
OPINION: Tax-free KiwiSaver makes bank deposits less attractive.
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The death of property has been greatly exaggerated
OPINION: Housing is in a slump, but property investing is not dead.
Don't build your retirement plan around an inheritance
OPINION: Teaching children about money can help them manage an inheritance.
Kiwis' financial hardship rises again as mortgage arrears hit four-year low
Pressure remains for some households, with hardship now 2.2% higher than a year ago.
Unassuming Christchurch couple’s $60m charitable legacy grows by another $12m
South Island's largest charitable bequest swells as the estate wash-up nears a conclusion.
National softens its language on lifting age of eligibility for Super
Christopher Luxon says political consensus is needed, but missing.
AI's biggest investment winners are not necessarily what you'd expect
OPINION: AI regulation gives Big Tech a second moat.
'Unsustainable': Govt books improve but ageing population threatens finances
The state of the country's finances have been revealed as the election looms.
Worst in 20 years: Barramundi leads Fisher Funds rout
Barramundi reviews management contract as Fisher Funds’ listed bets go backwards.
Revealed: The IRD advice Willis received as National weighs income tax cuts
Addressing bracket creep potentially back on the agenda.
What you're really buying when purchasing a business
A business accounting expert explains the due diligence that could save you a fortune.
Is 'free', 'independent' KiwiSaver advice either of those things?
OPINION: Ask how advisers are paid and whether they can recommend any provider.
Will KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal survive future govts?
OPINION: It's a very popular policy so is unlikely to be removed by future Governments.
'Running scared': Global bond selloff pushes NZ yields to three-year highs
Borrowing costs are heading higher because of sharply rising bond yields.
New member appointed to powerful Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCR
Election gets in the way of a longer-term appointment being made.
Health insurance disputes surge as premiums rise and cover is capped
What to look out for in your policy.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Labour’s U-turn on 'tax cuts for landlords' good for NZ?
The Bottom Line investigates whether Labour was right to flip-flop on its tax policy.
Are you saving enough for your retirement? Five things to consider
How much you need will depend on the lifestyle you want in retirement.
Three books that changed how I invest ... and how I live
OPINION: Lessons from Buffett, Frankl and Agassi go beyond investing.
Vulnerabilities that saw the Reserve Bank make mistakes during the pandemic still exist – review
Independent reviewers recommend how to improve monetary policymaking.
Labour to keep 'tax cuts for landlords' in place
Labour commits to allowing property investors to deduct interest as an expense.
Cash-strapped Kiwis reaching for credit cards at 24-year high
Credit cards accounted for more than 70% of the value of card transactions in August.
Could outsourcing money management be the key to saving?
This week on The Prosperity Project: MyBudget founder Tammy Barton.
Open banking is here. What you can do to make the most of it
OPINION: New data rules could bring safer price comparisons and AI banking tools.
National's Foodstuffs break-up: How much shoppers could save, if all goes to plan
Sense Partners analysis suggests benefits would outweigh costs by 26%.
Editorial: Compulsory KiwiSaver is coming, whoever wins the election
OPINION: About 1.05 million working-age members currently make no contributions.
Reserve Bank assistant governor resigns before the end of her term
Two vacancies now need filling on the powerful committee that sets the OCR.
KiwiSaver fees edge below Australia's despite scale gap
OPINION: Cross-party support is growing to expand KiwiSaver, but risks remain.
National open to part-privatising Kiwibank despite no asset sales stance
Nicola Willis said she was keen to see Kiwibank grow and become a 'tougher competitor'.
Rich or poor: National and Labour promise Winter Energy Payment for all on NZ Super
Will there be much money left for young people when they retire?