PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accountsOPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Owning rental property is not all about the capital gainsOPINION: Your Dad has come up with the perfect way to invest in a rental.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
KiwiSaverWhat would happen if a KiwiSaver provider failed?KiwiSaver members can be reassured by strong protections and oversight.15 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Is there a way to pass on an inheritance without affecting benefits?OPINION: Some people will be angry that your family wants to have it both ways.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off my student loan or invest in an index fund?13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaverKiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: It’s time NZ had a serious debate about making KiwiSaver compulsoryOPINION: Fraser Whineray's LinkedIn post has reignited the discussion.30 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: The biggest winners and losers from the Government's KiwiSaver changesOPINION: Young people are the only clear winners in the Budget announcements.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverHow much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirementSimplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers. 27 May 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: My biggest financial mistakes and what you can learn from themOPINION: Three financial lessons, including investing, spending and life admin fail.24 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious saversOPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyGovt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.14 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary 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.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Trying to time the share or property market is a fool’s game OPINION: You never know when bad luck might strike.02 May 09:00 PM
InvestmentFormer FMA chief Rob Everett to chair SimplicityRob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Home ownership vs shares - the great Kiwi debateOPINION: Balancing home ownership with investment strategies.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sonsOPINION: You will need to explain to both sons why the amounts differ.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortablyFinancial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.05 Apr 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: I’m spending half my pay on my mortgage and I’m struggling to saveOPINION: It sounds to me as if you're being too tough on yourself.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverWhat KiwiSaver investors should do after a bad start to 2025 for world marketsThe S&P 500 is down by almost 5% while the local NZX50 has dropped 6.4%. 02 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social housesChris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to protect your $275k inheritance during a relationship splitOPINION: Inheritance and separation — what you need to know.16 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverGovt considers getting us to contribute more to KiwiSaverWillis mulls changes as Treasury notes “chronic" pressures NZ Super puts on govt finances.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessDonald Trump's tariffs will be 'pretty ugly' for KiwiSavers, providers warnBut the impact may not last.04 Mar 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Do we really need to save $1.45m for retirement?OPINION: The figures provided by the FinEd centre seem high.07 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessBiggest KiwiSaver provider ANZ among the worst performingAnd the fund that was the highest performer last year.05 Feb 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Where’s the best place to save a home deposit?OPINION: Some employers put more than 3% into KiwiSaver.31 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessFirst-home buyer hit with surprise KiwiSaver clawbackThe woman found her KiwiSaver total was $800 less than she expected.28 Jan 11:37 PM
