Eighteen American businesses hold 36 per cent of corporate US wealth and they are piling up cash holdings overseas because of discouraging US tax laws.

A look at some of the US firms that have incorporated overseas in moves that some say is robbing the US of billions of dollars in tax revenue.

A few final words in regards to the discussion about purchasing a new vs used car. Your previous contributors have all made some valid points in regards to both options.

Anyone remember share clubs? They were hot in the 1980s, but were all but killed off by the 1987 stock market crash.

The upshot of Novopay is this: we spent $110m to get a lemon from an Australian company - which is now being touted as a $15m 'asset', writes Dita De Boni.

More than six decades after it achieved independence, India may be on the verge of a single goods and services tax, after India's PM warmed to the idea.

According to Morningstar the tax environment for New Zealand managed funds - including KiwiSaver - is relatively benign.

While money isn't everything, it sure can help. These are the top 10 highest earning jobs in New Zealand.

KiwiSaver members now have on average more than $9300 saved in their accounts but some providers have attracted much bigger savers into their scheme.

Andrew Bruce says property investment is now at a tax disadvantage when compared to other investment classes such as companies.

Q: I was listening to the radio and I heard a Labour MP say that under Labour not only would KiwiSaver be compulsory but a capital gains tax would apply to it.

In a video interview on nzherald.co.nz, Eaqub said capital gains tax on investment property was often discussed in New Zealand as if it didn't exist - but it already does.

The Financial Services Council is looking to drum up popular support for a campaign to address what it says is the overtaxation of savings.

Sheather estimates what terminal sum will accrue to a KiwiSaver saving $100 pw and getting the $1K kick start and the annual $521 contribution from the Govt investing in a growth portfolio.

Banks are handing out free money to new borrowers - and if you use it well, you can make it more than five times as valuable.

Read the fine print to ensure you stay within the insurance policy rules, writes Diana Clement.

Q: I saw the CEO of the Financial Services Council on TV talking about an insurance option to protect the loss of KiwiSaver amounts due to a recession. Does this cover have any merit?

French tax hikes over the last three years and fiscal breaks provided by Portugal are driving rich French to seek homes in the Atlantic-hugging country.

I don't ever recall enjoying waiting in queues or arguing with a person behind a plexiglass panel about cheque clearance times.

More than two million people have joined KiwiSaver, but a significant chunk of the working population are still not in the scheme, saying they can't afford it.

What's behind Auckland's rapidly rising house prices - and should the finger of blame be pointed at investors? Andrew Bruce says 'no'.

I am not in Kiwisaver as I can't afford to lose the minimum 3 per cent from my wages.

Q: I have been following the new car discussion with interest. I would like to suggest the following thoughts to purchasers of a new car.

While many of us lie awake worrying about how to keep on top of the mortgage and bills a global study has revealed the super-rich lose sleep over their money causing lack of ambition in their children.