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 N​ew 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…
Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the…
Why the Iran war isn’t Covid round two for New Zealand, All things property, under OneRoof
ANALYSIS: Forecasts are flying thick and fast regarding how the war in Iran will affect our economy, our…
KiwiSaver and cost of living: the real price of a contribution holiday – Generate Wealth Weekly
But while the short-term relief is real, the long-term cost can be significant. According to Inland Revenue data,…