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When is one Kiwi enough for KiwiSaver?
When are you Kiwi enough to qualify for KiwiSaver? Helen Twose puts that question to Nigel Jackson, Westpac's head of wealth products.

Diana Clement: From debt to depression a vicious circle
Once depressed, debt becomes a vicious circle, says Judi Clements, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation.

Brian Gaynor: Overseas investment a key part of our story
Foreign firms play an important role but we need good rules in place, writes Brian Gaynor.

Inside Money: So long, readers
This is the final post for specialist finance blog Inside Money, writes David Chaplin.

Pharmacist loses tax secrecy bid
A pharmacist probed by IRD for "possible tax evasion" has lost a bid to keep his identity secret.

Barry Soper: Online GST has some positives
Barry Soper: Buying over the Internet, or online, is a no brainer. It comes down to two things, choice and cost.

Brent Sheather: Investment regrets and ironies
Councils and Government have a poor record when it comes to selling shares, says Brent Sheather.

'Rewards can be less than impressive'
A new study says the glitz and glamour some credit card reward schemes promise is often unrealistic.

KiwiSaver: Hardship withdrawals limited
Q: My wife and I are on a medical benefit and applied for a hardship withdrawal from my KiwiSaver. I have to wait another 13 weeks before applying again.

Mary Holm: Enjoy your nest egg while you can
Tying up money in a property investment could be more hassle than it's worth for a recently retired couple still young enough to splash out on themselves.

When do budget cuts become too extreme?
Using drier lint instead of cotton swabs, home dentistry and free range guinea pigs. When does extreme budgeting go too far?

Brian Gaynor: Why India will blossom into globe's next growth engine
New Zealand's challenge is to boost exports to this rapidly urbanising nation, writes Brian Gaynor.

Responsible investment on the rise
Kiwis are pouring more money into investments which take into account environmental, social and governance factors, including their retirement savings through KiwiSaver.

Mark Lister: High share prices reflection of success
A company's share price doesn't tell us anything about whether it's expensive or cheap and, if anything, it should be taken as a sign of a strong track record of performance, writes Mark Lister.

Inside Money: Plus and minus signs in KiwiSaver this year
There are some obvious takeaways from the latest Inland Revenue Department (IRD) annual KiwiSaver statistics.

KiwiSaver: No bucks for your banger
The rules around KiwiSaver withdrawals are there to ensure the money chipped in by taxpayers is put to good use and ensures Kiwis benefit in retirement.

Diana Clement: Money's not always the best helping hand
Giving cash may make the situation worse by feeding the underlying problem, says a Tough Love supporter.

Mary Holm: How to win the credit card game
Winners pay off their debt in full each month, so they never pay any interest. If you're not in a position to do that, please - stop using your card.

Luxury penthouse goes up for tender
One of Auckland's most upmarket new apartments hits the market tomorrow, although it is not yet built.

Regional leaders reject Key's claim
Regional leaders say they want foreign investment, but not in their houses, despite claims by Prime Minister John Key to the contrary.

Wills gain new life in digital age
Where there's a will there's a way, but for many New Zealanders, a will is something that gets put off for another day.

Inside Money: Buying off the planet
Personal finance columnist David Chaplin takes you through a day in life on.... Pluto.

Brent Sheather: The truth about hedging
Why do local fund managers embrace hedging so vigorously? Personal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather explains.

Businessman's fight against $470m tax bill dismissed
Justices John Wild, Ellen French and Helen Winkelmann delivered their decision to dismiss the appeal, saying it was an "abuse" of the court process.

What the super-rich really think of NZ
They love the lifestyle and making money isn't their main reason for arriving. But super-rich migrants complain about NZ's cost of living, bad weather and slow pace.

Bella Katz: GST thresholds no deterrent to online shopping
Changing the GST threshold of overseas online goods won't deter Bella Katz. Here's why.

KiwiSaver: You can't take it all with you
Is an overseas Kiwi student entitled to the Govt tax credit of $521.43 each year if making a minimum voluntary contribution of $1,042.86?