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How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement
Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.

Nadine Higgins: My biggest financial mistakes and what you can learn from them
OPINION: Three financial lessons, including investing, spending and life admin fail.

KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
Interest rates news
Investment news

'Show me a path to a billion': Sir Peter Beck on how start-ups should pitch investors
The venture capital firm is flush after raising new capital and is looking to invest.

Nadine Higgins: My biggest financial mistakes and what you can learn from them
OPINION: Three financial lessons, including investing, spending and life admin fail.

Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.
Tax news

Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.

Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut
Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.

How a $35m funding boost aims to tackle NZ's ballooning tax debt
Compliance funding boost aims to help taxman get on top of $8.5b overdue-tax mountain.
Business news
More personal finance news

What to avoid doing when trying to buy your first home
While interest rates may be positive, other factors could impact your purchases.

Former Fisher manager David McLeish takes on banks with new savings fund
Former Fisher Funds fund manager David McLeish launches Wedge

Diana Clement: What to do when your spending doesn’t match your financial reality
OPINION: Money dysmorphia distorts how people perceive their actual situation.

NZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankings
The country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.

The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?
OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.

Why weddings are growing in cost - and how to save on your big day
Swapping out champagne and scrapping party favours could be the easiest ways to save money

Mary Holm: Is there a pot of gold waiting for those who invest in non-bank deposits?
OPINION: There are a number of factors to be aware of once a new scheme comes into force.

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking
Government, banks respond.

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.