Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?
Economists were split on whether the conflict in the Middle East would mean lower or higher interest rates.…
Will the government offer support as petrol prices rise?
Associate Minister for Energy Shane Jones said the government was waiting to recieve advice back from Treasury on…
“If the Strait remains closed, we’re not talking about a global recession – we’re talking about a depression”
A satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran taken from space. Photo by Ales Utouka/Alamy For…
I asked ChatGPT to settle the ISA v SIPP debate once and for all. It said…
Image source: Getty Images For year’s there’s been a long-running debate about whether it’s best to invest in…
Second bank this week hikes mortgage rates
Another major bank has increased some fixed home loan rates from today. BNZ announced this morning it would…
Could New Zealanders start to treat their car dependence as a strategic liability rather than a lifestyle choice?
By Timothy Welch* The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil…
How a $750,000 IRA Quietly Becomes a Tax Bomb in Retirement — and the 3 Moves That Defuse It
Large pre-tax retirement account balances can become significant tax liabilities in retirement; three defusing strategies are moving to…
At Perky Lash, new home-visit service set to power next phase of growth
The home-grown beauty salon chain will bring its eyelash extension treatment to clients’ homes or even their offices…
Govt Statistician apologises after big Stats NZ food price error
Government Statistician Colin Lynch has apologised after a “human error” saw Statistics NZ substantially overstate food price rises…
Cash Losing Its Crown in the World’s Biggest Money Corridor
Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) — After Maura Fonseca moved to Houston from Mexico in 2011, she…
Why So Many Seniors Are Withdrawing Retirement Funds Too Early
Try as you might to plan your ideal retirement, life is full of surprises. The reality is that…
The New Era of Leadership: Inspiring Women Making a Difference
The New Era of Leadership: Inspiring Women Making a Difference | Image: Initiative desk Kiteskraft Productions LLP proudly…