Personal Finance
Amanda Morrall talks to Martin Hawes about his latest book, his views on the economy and why residential property could be the next investment "disaster''
6th Jul 11, 2:01pm
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Amanda Morrall talks to Martin Hawes about his latest book, his views on the economy and why residential property could be the next investment "disaster''
Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
5th Jul 11, 2:29pm
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Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
Fund manager Carmel Fisher gets a read on the situation in Greece and finds reason to worry about a domino effect for other debt-laden nations
4th Jul 11, 8:36am
Fund manager Carmel Fisher gets a read on the situation in Greece and finds reason to worry about a domino effect for other debt-laden nations
Five-fold Friday: The best kind of spending; ASB's fee friendly vanilla Kiwisaver; Overseas pension tax traps; Top 5 business flix of the decade
1st Jul 11, 5:58pm
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Five-fold Friday: The best kind of spending; ASB's fee friendly vanilla Kiwisaver; Overseas pension tax traps; Top 5 business flix of the decade
Tax specialist Terry Baucher looks at the tax risks of foreign investment funds and how to transition foreign pensions without losing your shirt - and savings
1st Jul 11, 4:38pm
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Tax specialist Terry Baucher looks at the tax risks of foreign investment funds and how to transition foreign pensions without losing your shirt - and savings
AMI reinsurance in place from tomorrow; Catastrophe cover cost more than double what it was
30th Jun 11, 4:22pm
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AMI reinsurance in place from tomorrow; Catastrophe cover cost more than double what it was
Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall breaks up with Westpac, falls for a pure-bred Kiwi instead after being romanced by low fees and customer service
30th Jun 11, 12:02pm
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Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall breaks up with Westpac, falls for a pure-bred Kiwi instead after being romanced by low fees and customer service
Here's how over 250,000 students are using and abusing over NZ$2.1 billion of interest free loans and allowances. Your experience?
29th Jun 11, 5:26pm
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Here's how over 250,000 students are using and abusing over NZ$2.1 billion of interest free loans and allowances. Your experience?
Good supply, low demand reduces wholesale electricity prices, but consumers hit with increases. Your view?
29th Jun 11, 9:44am
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Good supply, low demand reduces wholesale electricity prices, but consumers hit with increases. Your view?
Janine Starks deconstructs contracts for difference in simple terms; cautions would be investors to be careful.
28th Jun 11, 3:00pm
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Janine Starks deconstructs contracts for difference in simple terms; cautions would be investors to be careful.
Janine Starks gives herself grey hair looking at rest home costs, emphasises the need for early planning.
24th Jun 11, 5:14pm
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Janine Starks gives herself grey hair looking at rest home costs, emphasises the need for early planning.
Five-fold Friday: Amanda's happy ending; a lifetime of debt; red zone remedies; Your secrets aren't safe with IRD ; Reader's choice personal financial books
24th Jun 11, 4:35pm
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Five-fold Friday: Amanda's happy ending; a lifetime of debt; red zone remedies; Your secrets aren't safe with IRD ; Reader's choice personal financial books
Study finds that a majority of Kiwis believe that fixed-interest will deliver better long-term returns than a mix of equities
23rd Jun 11, 1:20pm
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Study finds that a majority of Kiwis believe that fixed-interest will deliver better long-term returns than a mix of equities
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?
Five-fold Friday: Please boss can I have a raise?; UHNWIs; Liquefacked; Death; Boring office meetings and "Suckification reduction devices"
17th Jun 11, 3:00pm
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Five-fold Friday: Please boss can I have a raise?; UHNWIs; Liquefacked; Death; Boring office meetings and "Suckification reduction devices"
Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
16th Jun 11, 10:45pm
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Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
Single in a small town with an average salary, average debt and big ambition; Janine Starks looks at some possible ways to break out and get ahead.
13th Jun 11, 10:19am
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Single in a small town with an average salary, average debt and big ambition; Janine Starks looks at some possible ways to break out and get ahead.
Five-fold Friday: "Financial no man's land" ; Responsible lending?; Property losing positions; Tiny tax breaks; Fukuyama's search for democracy
10th Jun 11, 3:51pm
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Five-fold Friday: "Financial no man's land" ; Responsible lending?; Property losing positions; Tiny tax breaks; Fukuyama's search for democracy
Rising food prices and cost of living blamed for exponential increase in food bank demand in Auckland and nation-wide
10th Jun 11, 2:41pm
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Rising food prices and cost of living blamed for exponential increase in food bank demand in Auckland and nation-wide
Grassroots group says "C'mon Stacey"; asks Jones to pull the plug on advertising of high-interest loans to society's poorest
9th Jun 11, 1:09pm
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Grassroots group says "C'mon Stacey"; asks Jones to pull the plug on advertising of high-interest loans to society's poorest
Inland Revenue vested with new powers to direct debit banks accounts for unpaid student loans, child support and working for families
8th Jun 11, 5:45pm
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Inland Revenue vested with new powers to direct debit banks accounts for unpaid student loans, child support and working for families
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Five-fold Friday: Sticks and stones; Banks be warned; rent redux; Cranky pants; Zombie capitalism
27th May 11, 1:58pm
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Five-fold Friday: Sticks and stones; Banks be warned; rent redux; Cranky pants; Zombie capitalism
Michael Coote looks at the lunacy of conspiracy theories, cunningly repackaged and sold to neurotic investors trading in a frenzied and desperate financial market
27th May 11, 1:17pm
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Michael Coote looks at the lunacy of conspiracy theories, cunningly repackaged and sold to neurotic investors trading in a frenzied and desperate financial market
