Hannah McQueen: Health insurance over 60 – when to cancel, cut back or keep paying
It’s a fair question, but it’s the wrong one. When the numbers stop making sense At $12,000 a…
Fitch warning on debt puts pressure on Nicola Willis, Reserve Bank Governor pushes back on market panic – Inside Economics
That sentence needed reading twice. A rating downgrade would have been a real shock … a downgrade to…
Hannah McQueen: Why a short stay in an NZ hospital can change older people’s lives forever
“Hospitals can be really dangerous places for older people,” says geriatrician Dr Cheryl Johnson. It is a confronting…
After the oil shock: What economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest rates – Inside Economics
That’s a good question. While there’s no shortage of speculation about what might happen, it’s all limited by…
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,…
Sam Wallace on twins starting school, quiet house and new fitness app
The girls’ fifth birthday on January 21 (which was also Sarah’s 43rd birthday) felt like a date they’d…
Northland flyers face flight cancellations, fare increases amid rising fuel prices
Barrier Air chief executive Grant Bacon said he was notified on Monday of a 95c per litre fuel…
Hannah McQueen: Most Kiwis don’t have a plan for retirement. Here’s where to start
At this stage you don’t need a sophisticated model or debates about investment returns, inflation, tax or longevity…
Forkin’ Good podcast: How health scares brought Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick together
It’s been just over a decade since the former MasterChef NZ judge transformed his own life after his…
Survey shows investors turn away from housing, plus … are Aussie bank profits too big? – Inside Economics
Be wary of overly dramatic headlines. The numbers will tell the best story. That’s because when it comes…
The Weekly Bottom Line: Weak Q4 Headline GDP Number Masks Solid Domestic Demand
Canadian Highlights Capital spending intentions for 2026 flagged a pick-up in nominal private sector investment, alongside continued growth…
KiwiSaver changes: What 16- and 17-year-old workers need to know – Generate Wealth Weekly
From that date, 16- and 17-year-olds who are employed will become eligible for compulsory employer KiwiSaver contributions. At…