Default investments and focus on low fees are reducing returns, writes Brian Gaynor.

What makes some people steal from strangers and others give?

The year has got off to a bad start for portfolio investors with the world stock market having fallen by 10.8 per cent in US$ terms, writes Brent Sheather.

When Sally Liu returned to China for a visit and her aunt asked how much she earned as a university lecturer, it took her a moment to answer.

A five-year investigation into the sale of Motukawaiti Island has failed to turn up enough evidence for the OIO to launch a prosecution.

An Auckland property specialist with links to Chinese investment community predicts a huge inflow of capital into Auckland's property market this year.

Making a movie about collateralised debt obligations and credit default swaps that is both compelling and accurate is quite some achievement.

Brent Sheather talks over simplification.

New Zealanders often appear unable or even unwilling to repay their debts, especially those owed to the state or city hall.

The owners of million-dollar homes in Auckland are likely to be part of the global 1 per cent.

Roger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, gives his take on the year ahead.

One overseas bank predicts another global financial crisis is on the cards, but local economists say it's not all bad news for Kiwis.

Auckland house prices are expected to rise at more modest levels in 2016 as lending curbs for investors offset likely declines in mortgage rates.

Young drivers may be costing themselves hundreds of dollars simply by choosing to buy a popular model of car.

Getting into your 40s and 50s can be a chance to have a bit more of a life again, but experts warn there are still some big financial pitfalls out there.

More than 2.5 million Kiwis are signed up to KiwiSaver but many people aren't making the most of it, according to Ana-Marie Lockyer.

SBS bank has dropped its ultra low 3.99 per cent one year fixed home loan rate pushing the cheapest rate borrowers can get back.

But increase has the Taxpayers' Union lashing out at the Government.

Inland Revenue Department prosecuted fewer people in 2015 than the year before, but the value of the frauds was bigger.

Barry Ritholtz talks 10 tips to be a better all-around investor.

The sale of Hammerheads Restaurant's assets won't cover all of what the collapsed eatery owes Inland Revenue, say liquidators.

You'd think writing about money was simply repeating the same concepts over and over again, but every year I come across new ideas, concepts and products.

Foreign ownership of the New Zealand sharemarket continued to fall this year, with total overseas holdings slipping to 32.6 per cent.

Interest rates might be sinking but council rates are rising and that could drive rents up.

Housing's perfect storm as cost of renting a typical home in Auckland hits new high.