The retirement tsunami
As the baby boomers bound towards retirement, experts agree this country can no longer afford to keep paying superannuation from the age of 65. (Stuff)
Greer McDonald: In case of emergency
"One of the interesting things to come out of Wednesday's post was that while a lot of you out there are doing well with keeping on top of debt, a few would be caught short if fired or laid off." (Stuff - Lady in the red blog)
Interest rates likely to rise again
Interest rates are likely to be driven higher by another official cash rate (OCR) increase this week, despite warnings that the economic recovery is weaker than anticipated. (Stuff)
Tips for dividend investing
These are trying times for investors who rely on dividends from share portfolios for income. (Stuff)
Credit card scam alert
The Commerce Commission is warning Kiwis not to fall for a scam where people are offered a refund on overcharges on their credit cards, but are then asked to pay a deposit in order to receive the money. (Stuff)
Consumer confidence takes another knock
New Zealand consumer confidence fell for a second month as more people felt worse off than they did a year ago, amid higher electricity and petrol prices and ongoing weakness in the housing market. (Stuff)
Looking for work
The recession has hit the older unemployed hard. Helen Harvey talks to a few people eager to find a job. (Stuff)
Sisters doing it for themselves
There is a social shift emerging that is transforming the way women control their finances. (Stuff)