4 Small Upgrades That Quietly Add $500-Plus a Month to Your Spending
Many retirees enter retirement with a carefully planned spending strategy yet still find their monthly withdrawals creeping higher.…
3 Semiconductor Stocks Set to Win Big
If there was any question about whether the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom is fizzling, the most recent quarterly…
Google parent Alphabet profit jumps 81% in Big Tech earnings roundup
Four of the biggest tech companies in the world, Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft…
Labour says it did not mislead ratings agency by not mentioning health spending plans, Nicola Willis alleges secret taxes
Hipkins said he “absolutely would reject any suggestion” that Edmonds misled Fitch by not telling the agency about…
Nvidia executive: The cost of AI tools is ‘far beyond’ the cost of human workers
The recent tech layoffs would initially appear to indicate the great labor shift from human workers to AI…
Auckland police rescue hypothermic kayaker after Waitematā Harbour fall
The man was located as he was being pulled by the tide about a kilometre from the coast.…
Inheritance tax receipts soar to all-time high
Thursday 23 April 2026 1:49 pm The Treasury received a record amount of inheritance tax last year. Inheritance…
The Average Middle-Class Retirement Budget at Age 70 vs. 80
VioletaStoimenova / iStock.com Here’s a heads-up about calculating your budget after your working years: Most retirement plans assume…
Don’t Be Afraid to Spend
Charlie’s $2.4 million portfolio supports a 4% safe withdrawal rate — $96,000 annually — but he spends only…
Affordable Melbourne stays that beat Airbnb on price, comfort and location
Situated on Elizabeth St, this accommodation is flanked by inexpensive Asian restaurants and grocers – ideal if you’re…
Fuel spike from Iran war hits New Zealand hospitality and retail as Kiwis cut spending
Hospitality New Zealand head of advocacy Sam MacKinnon said the industry had started the year with a sense…
Hamilton rates: Households face smaller hike after council trims spending
“We’re increasing revenue from non-rate sources and tightening cost controls, so we spend less than planned,” Macindoe said.…