PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Falling home ownership shows it has got harder to buyOPINION: But there is still ray of hope for would-be first-home buyers.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: What US-Iran peace deal means for oil, inflation and Kiwi borrowersOil prices have dropped sharply as markets price in a lasting peace deal.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: How the SpaceX IPO could reshape your KiwiSaverOPINION: Investors weigh record SpaceX valuation ahead of listing.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why chasing sharemarket wins beats most investors in the endOPINION: Betting big on one share is a risky way to invest.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Why a tight fiscal plan could boost KiwiSaverOPINION: Treasury is expected to delay the return to economic growth by about a year.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Why borrowing to invest rarely stacks up better than killing your mortgageOPINION: If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest. 08 May 05:00 PM
EconomyOECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancyAgency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.07 May 04:35 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: KiwiSaver investors rewarded for staying the course OPINION: Global shares hit records in April despite oil spiking above US$120 a barrel.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWar in Iran wipes $5b from KiwiSaver as markets lurch, then steadyStock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.30 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: KiwiSaver risk mistake – Why playing it safe can cost you $500kOPINION: Why KiwiSaver investors could be leaving hundreds of thousands on the table.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: What to do when you're 57, have savings but no homeOPINION: Don't rely on the Government to provide housing in older age.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: The retirement gap many New Zealanders don't see comingOPINION: The real gap between NZ Super and the retirement you expect.21 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: What investors should watch nextOPINION: Energy shock risks and why upbeat KiwiSaver balances may be masking trouble.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: KiwiSaver - It’s time to decide what it’s actually for OPINION: Let's stop tinkering and create a genuine destination for KiwiSaver.10 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Why investors are rethinking where to investOPINION: Property versus Managed Funds: are the tailwinds turning?07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Twidle: The simple KiwiSaver step that could transform teens' futuresOPINION: Average KiwiSaver balances for 66- to 70-year-olds sit at about $65,000.04 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Why many DIY investors miss out on long-term market gainsOPINION: Over 20 years, average DIY investors earned only about 5-6% a year.31 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverFrom Best Start to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on April 1From April 1, KiwiSaver default contributions lift to 3.5% for all workers.29 Mar 07:24 PM
Business51% of Kiwis planning to increase KiwiSaver contributions, survey findsThe default KiwiSaver contribution rate increases this week to 3.5%.29 Mar 04:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll – and KiwiSaverOPINION: How early is too early to start saving for retirement? 27 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwiSaver changes: Pay haircut v better retirement? What you need to knowChanges to KiwiSaver mean your take-home pay will likely drop from next month.26 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionACC helps launch PPP investment fund with $300m commitment Fund manager Zealandia targets NZ wholesale investors.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Market turmoil could change the way you want your KiwiSaver investedOPINION: Most KiwiSaver funds are heavily tied to global sharemarkets and currency moves.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverLobbying and anecdotes behind changes to first-home KiwiSaver withdrawal rules – MBIEMinisters Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson pushed the policy without public consultation.17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: The real cost of pausing KiwiSaver contributionsOPINION: More than 80,000 KiwiSaver members are currently on a savings suspension.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary Holm: Reverse mortgage or sell to the neighbours: What works best for mum?OPINION: There are lots of fish-hooks in selling to the neighbour.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: How Middle East conflict really hits your KiwiSaver OPINION: Why keeping a cool head matters when fear is priced in.03 Mar 03:00 AM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first homeWithdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland. 28 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Why I quit a secure job in a tough market – and what you should weigh upOPINION: The questions to ask before you resign from your job.28 Feb 08:00 PM
