Personal Finance
Should the financial services sector shout New Zealanders a free, unbiased advisory service aimed at improving financial well-being and money smarts?
23rd Jun 11, 9:18am
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Should the financial services sector shout New Zealanders a free, unbiased advisory service aimed at improving financial well-being and money smarts?
Total KiwiSaver membership expected to hit 1.8 million by end of year; future growth rates in question as sweeteners diluted
16th Jun 11, 11:30am
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Total KiwiSaver membership expected to hit 1.8 million by end of year; future growth rates in question as sweeteners diluted
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Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaint about Cash Converters TV ad 'deceiving and confusing consumers'
14th Jun 11, 11:18am
Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaint about Cash Converters TV ad 'deceiving and confusing consumers'
KiwiSaver Q&A: I'm in an aggressive fund that isn't performing all that well. How much time do I give it?
13th Jun 11, 4:55pm
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KiwiSaver Q&A: I'm in an aggressive fund that isn't performing all that well. How much time do I give it?
Q: I'm having a baby, where does this leave me placed with KiwiSaver contributions going forward.
7th Jun 11, 5:00pm
Q: I'm having a baby, where does this leave me placed with KiwiSaver contributions going forward.
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
7th Jun 11, 10:07am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
Five-fold Friday: "Copenhaganizing Christchurch"; Peer-to-peer lending; Taxed to the max; Residential property hype; Social Animals and the right kind of marrying mind
3rd Jun 11, 3:11pm
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Five-fold Friday: "Copenhaganizing Christchurch"; Peer-to-peer lending; Taxed to the max; Residential property hype; Social Animals and the right kind of marrying mind
Janine Starks looks at one couple's retirement readiness and what kind of stock you should put in financial advisers and managed funds.
3rd Jun 11, 10:04am
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Janine Starks looks at one couple's retirement readiness and what kind of stock you should put in financial advisers and managed funds.
KiwiSaver tax credits a "sneaky tax gouge" in disguise as National's tinkering tops up Government account, says Tax Agents Institute
2nd Jun 11, 4:59pm
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KiwiSaver tax credits a "sneaky tax gouge" in disguise as National's tinkering tops up Government account, says Tax Agents Institute
Personal finance editor calls it off with her KiwiSaver provider, finds out its not so hard after all.
1st Jun 11, 6:53pm
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Personal finance editor calls it off with her KiwiSaver provider, finds out its not so hard after all.
Reserve Bank data shows non-KiwiSaver managed funds still clawing back up to 2008 levels while KiwiSaver funds blossoming
30th May 11, 5:38pm
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Reserve Bank data shows non-KiwiSaver managed funds still clawing back up to 2008 levels while KiwiSaver funds blossoming
Join us today at 1 p.m. for a live-web interactive where we'll talk residential property investment with long-time finance writer and adviser Martin Hawes.
26th May 11, 4:33pm
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Join us today at 1 p.m. for a live-web interactive where we'll talk residential property investment with long-time finance writer and adviser Martin Hawes.
Janine Starks reads the fine-print on one couple's residential insurance claim and finds reason to stay calm, front-up and carry on. Tell us your story
26th May 11, 3:33pm
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Janine Starks reads the fine-print on one couple's residential insurance claim and finds reason to stay calm, front-up and carry on. Tell us your story
Amanda Morrall looks at the upside of high petrol prices: fewer fatalities, less traffic, reduced social and health costs and the joy of bike riding.
26th May 11, 9:55am
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Amanda Morrall looks at the upside of high petrol prices: fewer fatalities, less traffic, reduced social and health costs and the joy of bike riding.
Sure, you might get richer, faster somewhere else, but will you be happy? OECD says GDP overweighted as a guide on where to put down stakes.
25th May 11, 12:49pm
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Sure, you might get richer, faster somewhere else, but will you be happy? OECD says GDP overweighted as a guide on where to put down stakes.
Rent affordability a measure of income, debt, expenses and quality of life.
Janine Starks slices the numbers on a retirement pot that has swelled to $1.3 million and looks at spending options for two 75-year-olds
24th May 11, 10:54am
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Janine Starks slices the numbers on a retirement pot that has swelled to $1.3 million and looks at spending options for two 75-year-olds
Five-fold Friday: Food waste; 20 step credit addiction programme; Rent or buy; KiwiSaver crunch; The Happiness Advantage
20th May 11, 4:40pm
Five-fold Friday: Food waste; 20 step credit addiction programme; Rent or buy; KiwiSaver crunch; The Happiness Advantage
KiwiSaver losing its lustre as sweeteners scaled back, says Workplace Saving; providers maintain it's still a good bet
19th May 11, 5:17pm
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KiwiSaver losing its lustre as sweeteners scaled back, says Workplace Saving; providers maintain it's still a good bet
Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
17th May 11, 11:13am
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Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
Janine Starks exposes a vast gap in earthquake insurance coverage after the wreckers leave and finds 7 reasons to stay insured. Tell us your story.....
16th May 11, 10:15am
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Janine Starks exposes a vast gap in earthquake insurance coverage after the wreckers leave and finds 7 reasons to stay insured. Tell us your story.....
Five-fold Friday: KiwiSaver tool-kit; PPI malarkey; Chch rate relief; financial cockroaches; STINKRS and trust busting
13th May 11, 5:55pm
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Five-fold Friday: KiwiSaver tool-kit; PPI malarkey; Chch rate relief; financial cockroaches; STINKRS and trust busting
19 ways to bust a trust and more: Michael Coote looks at the legal showdown brewing in the Family Court. Your view?
12th May 11, 10:44am
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19 ways to bust a trust and more: Michael Coote looks at the legal showdown brewing in the Family Court. Your view?
Janine Starks on financial illusions and the hazards of comparing yourself with your supposedly rich neighbour.
11th May 11, 8:55am
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Janine Starks on financial illusions and the hazards of comparing yourself with your supposedly rich neighbour.
Five-fold Friday: Peak coffee; cheap creditor threats ; rent relief; KiwiSaver tax cuts; Impotence and the thinking man's drug
6th May 11, 4:20pm
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Five-fold Friday: Peak coffee; cheap creditor threats ; rent relief; KiwiSaver tax cuts; Impotence and the thinking man's drug