Opinion
Falling investment funds have me feeling anxious
OPINION: 45 days is too short a time to judge a fund's performance.
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Act's tax-free KiwiSaver plan is an election game-changer
OPINION: Tax-free KiwiSaver makes bank deposits less attractive.
What your retirement could look like under each political party
OPINION: How political party plans could change KiwiSaver balances.
Act joins the KiwiSaver policy party: Will its plan work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
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.
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.
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.
Editorial: Compulsory KiwiSaver is coming, whoever wins the election
OPINION: About 1.05 million working-age members currently make no contributions.
KiwiSaver fees edge below Australia's despite scale gap
OPINION: Cross-party support is growing to expand KiwiSaver, but risks remain.
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?
Why buying a rental property before retirement may not pay
OPINION: It's never too late to save but the big question is how much risk to take.
Nearly a third of working aged people aren't contributing to KiwiSaver
Are National and Opportunity right? Should people be made to contribute?
Active vs passive investing: Why one statistic doesn't settle the debate
OPINION: Why the 80% benchmark failure figure is not the full story.
Outgoing ANZ CEO doubles down on capital gains tax call
What else is on Antonia Watson's wishlist for the next government?
Financial Markets Authority CEO quits amid investigation involving 50+ people
Conditions around Samantha Barrass' departure remain unclear.
Kiwi companies get on with it despite tough conditions
OPINION: Recovery is uneven, but signs of stabilisation are emerging.
Wait longer, get more: The NZ Super change that could save billions
Accountants suggest incentivising people to hold off getting Super.
My husband has incurable cancer. Should we use his retirement savings to pay off our mortgage?
OPINION: That's a tough situation for your family.
The real problem behind America's bond market turmoil
OPINION: US Treasury bond buybacks have failed to ease fears over debt and inflation.
How compulsory KiwiSaver could lead to an Opportunity-National deal
OPINION: New Zealand needs less political drama and more serious policy debate.
Selling the home and taking shelter in the share market
OPINION: If market returns outweigh rental costs, should I sell my home and invest?
The retirement question New Zealand has barely addressed
OPINION: Beyond KiwiSaver: Why retirement policy needs a bigger rethink.
AI boom enters new phase as investors demand proof it is working
Investors are demanding evidence AI spending is driving earnings and cashflow.