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War can be good for your KiwiSaver, but are you OK with that?
Oil prices have increased and stocks in companies that make weapons have also lifted.
One decision that could cost women $200,000
Women are being told to take more risk with their KiwiSaver accounts to help close the gap. Audio
Is a mark on the wall 'damage'? Landlords and tenants can't agree
A "very small dent". A Raro spill on the carpet. A broken mop and bucket. Will any of these land you in hot water?
Where have the pay rises been this year?
Many workers received little or no pay rises over the past year - but advertised salaries reveal some roles had significant pay bumps.
Is a $30,000 private school bill worth it?
And why parents are not being put off by the cost. Audio
'We couldn't just watch that disappear:' GrabOne relaunches under new owners
GrabOne is back - with a focus on escapes, experiences and activities.
伊朗变天震动国际市场,KiwiSaver和油价怎么走?
专家认为短线投资者会受到明显影响,但现阶段给出任何结论都为时尚早;央行已经预期输入性通胀压力,KiwiSaver本周会有剧烈波动。
Iran attack sparks warning for KiwiSaver, fuel, inflation
"The world is more frightening than it was a couple of days ago," says Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen. Audio
Can New Zealand economy recover if house prices don't?
New Zealand's economy is expected to continue to slowly recover this year.
Why don't we get a higher pension? - Ask Susan
NZ Super is proportional to the average wage - but which figure exactly is that based on? Does my employer have to raise their KiwiSaver contribution? How to survive on superannuation? Susan Edmunds…
Aussie loses $100k deposit to banking rules - could it happen here?
An Australian house buyer lost more than A$100,000 because he was two days' late with his deposit payment.
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem.
New gift card rules clarified
From 16 March, gift cards have to have a minimum expiry time of three years.
'I was going to die': The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for overseas surgeries
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund. Audio
Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?
BNZ has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up a few factors.
Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at the same time as power companies are reporting large profits. Audio
What can you do if you can't afford a loan?
A man who took out a loan for a car but was unable to make the repayments when he lost his job got a partial refund.
Young women being left behind in property market
Cotality has released its latest Women and Property report that shows, while both men and women value home ownership, there's a gender gap when it comes to ownership rates.
What do Trump's latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
New Zealand exporters are relatively better off after the latest tariff move from the United States.
Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s?
If you picture a real estate salesperson, you probably don't imagine someone living in a retirement village. But it might be more common than you think.
Business group lays out plan for growth - but not everyone convinced
The new group launched on Wednesday, laying out five areas it said should be the priority to grow the economy and improve outcomes for New Zealanders.
New Zealanders' dismal savings balances revealed
A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500, Westpac says.
Childcare costs could be set to rise
Parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year - and it may get worse.