Should I pay off my £20,000 debt before increasing my pension contributions?
A reader is balancing two financial priorities and doesn’t know which one to focus on In our Budgeting Clinic series,…
Post-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rate
“Over the past year we’ve seen an uptick in people applying for debt consolidation personal loans, as well…
Fletcher Building construction sale to Vinci: What it means for dividends and debt
“The sale of Fletcher Construction is a significant step forward in delivering that strategy, while continuing the work…
National debt is already killing the American Dream, says top economist—and it might push the U.S. into an outright depression – Fortune
National debt is already killing the American Dream, says top economist—and it might push the U.S. into an…
People Who Make Decent Money But Feel Life Is Unaffordable Are Struggling With These 5 Things
We’re living in a time of unprecedented economic instability, so much so that even people who make decent…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff – MarketWatch
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff MarketWatchThe Productivity Boom Has Arrived. AI…
Auckland Weiti Bay housing project’s failure leaves property owner with $20m debt
It stemmed from landowner Green and McCahill Holdings Ltd (GMHL) claiming it suffered massive losses because of a…
Everyone’s Watching Stocks. The Real Bubble Is AI Debt.
Something has changed in the artificial intelligence boom in the past year. Since the arrival of ChatGPT in…
Court intervenes in bankrupt man’s $300,000 ‘gift’ to ex-wife
The case can be traced back to 1982, when Heather and Malcolm transferred their matrimonial home to Malcolm’s…
Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…