Fitch puts New Zealand AA+ rating on negative outlook over rising debt
But the AA+ rating reflected New Zealand’s “advanced and wealthy economy, high governance standards, and robust policy framework”.…
ASB class action payout: Why $571 credits are appearing in nearly 200,000 accounts
“Didn’t even know this was going on, thought someone accidentally put it in my account.” Several others wrote…
Auckland Airport parking tap-and-go fault takes $2643 from user’s bank account
After returning on March 1, he was inadvertently charged another $2643 when tapping his card to verify and…
Annabel Schofield dead: ’80s model and ‘Dallas’ actor was 62
Annabel Schofield, a model who was a fixture in 1980s L.A. nightlife and landed a guest-starring role in…
The Global Economy Is Well Oiled | Insights
In all the talk we have seen lately about an allegedly weak global economy, there is a common…
Winston Peters says credit card surcharge ban is ‘going nowhere’
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It’s easy to get sucked into the hype around many headline-making investments, be it meme stocks, crypto or…
‘The biggest waste of money.’ 6 financial pros tell us what investments you may want to kick to the curb
Many of us waste money on some of our investments — and may not even realize it. Broadly,…
10 biggest mistakes investors are making now, according to financial pros
Investing your hard-earned money carries risk — but having an established framework and approach is key to reducing…
I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in…
Japan’s Credit Saison moves to launch online bank in Brazil this year
Finance Financial group sees unmet demand for loans among consumers and small businesses Japan’s Credit Saison looks to…