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Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich
Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

Mary Holm: Whatever happened to the $20m Lotto winner?
The story didn't end well for everyone. Expert on what you should do with winnings.

ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates
Bank moves a week after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.

Angela Meyer: Female-led finance initiatives bridge the gender wealth gap
OPINION: Initiatives like The Curve teach women to align investments with their values.

Mortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banks
A reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.

Decline of cash: Small firms lag in adoption of digital payment methods
Shifting payment trends forcing change onto small businesses.

Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO
The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.

ComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?
What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.

Mary Holm: How to teach kids an investment lesson with just $2
OPINION: It's never too soon to learn the value of saving money rather than spending it.

Borrowers and savers to feel the effects of an OCR cut relatively quickly
A large portion of mortgage debt will be repriced this year.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Does the RBNZ's big flip-flop matter?
If the RBNZ's new forecasts are right, we might be in for a hard landing.

Angela Meyer: The 10 questions women should be asking about their investments
OPINION: The financial system still leaves women on the fringes.

Would investors want to buy into Kiwibank if it had to stay NZ-owned?
Investors open to buying shares with conditions put on them — at the right price.

Diana Clement: The pitfalls of travel insurance for older travellers
Travel accidents can be expensive at all ages but insurance tends to rise in cost.

Mary Holm: Two ways to painlessly build your wealth
OPINION: Tax cuts and lower mortgage rates provide opportunities.

Opinion: Why women are getting shortchanged on earning, saving and investing
OPINION: Why are women left with the short end of the stick when it comes to money?

McDonald’s starts reimbursing about 40,000 people after payroll botch-up
Fast-food chain says not everyone underpaid will be compensated.

What does international sharemarket turmoil mean for KiwiSaver?
Around 60% of KiwiSaver assets are invested overseas.

Diana Clement: How neurodiversity impacts financial decisions
OPINION: Financial services providers need to consider their neurodiverse clients' needs.