How to live large with those tax cuts

Are you one of the 83% of New Zealanders over the age of 15 that’s just been promised a tax cut in the Budget? Wondering what to do with the little extra cash in your pocket? Then this is the guide for you. The extent of the Government’s long-promised tax relief was finally revealed yesterday, […]

How to boost your retirement nest egg

Saving just a small amount every week into a KiwiSaver account can make a big difference to your retirement – especially when it comes to getting the full government contribution each year. The cost of living is a daily worry for most of us and it can be tempting to put saving for your retirement […]

How to make high interest rates work in your favor

That’s not good news for people borrowing money, but it’s a great time to have savings accounts, says Ted Rossman, chief credit card analyst at Bankrate. “The biggest benefit is for savers,” Rossman says. “You can still get over 5% on a totally liquid totally federally insured savings account. The top one-year certificates of deposit […]

How to halve your tax fines

Fines and surcharges will be reduced by up to 50% in the event that the taxpayer acknowledges their main debt to the tax authorities, according to the draft law that will soon be submitted to Parliament. There will also be a time limit imposed on tax audits, and an extra chance for debtors who have […]

Counterfeit eclipse glasses are selling online. Here’s how to spot them

Glasses should be worn before and after the eclipse to avoid eye damage AAS: Counterfeit eclipse glasses are ‘polluting the marketplace’ Authentic glasses are labeled ‘ISO 12312-2’ with an ISO certification label (NewsNation) — Scammers are trying to sell counterfeit solar eclipse glasses ahead of next Monday’s event. During the solar eclipse, the moon will move […]

How Maersk is evolving to become a logistics powerhouse

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Each year about 90% of world trade is transported by ship. In addition to its fleet of 672 vessels, Maersk the world’s second largest container shipping company and runs one of the globe’s largest port terminal businesses with 64 terminals. To offset […]

How long should you stay at your job? How to switch strategically

A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than […]

Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here’s how to navigate it

I knew something was amiss when the taxi meter read 10.50 euros as we pulled away from the Roma Termini train station. While negotiating the evening rush hour traffic and typing into a translation app on his cell phone, the cab driver suggested the starting fare included a surcharge for all rides from Rome’s main […]