Aged careNZ nears top of world aged worker indexNew research shows New Zealanders stay in paid work longer than almost any other developed country.01 Jul 02:50 AM
Aged careLittlewood's lifetime of retirement planningMichael Littlewood reckons the key to being set up for retirement is owning your own home and paying off your debts. And he'd know.01 Jul 12:10 AM
Aged careRetirement village disputes in spotlightThe results of a probe into retirement village residents' complaints and disputes with their owners and managers will be revealed next month and could lead to a shake-up.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Aged careRetirement village residents raise voiceRetirement village residents have created their own body, seeking a law review to give them more power.22 Jun 07:22 AM
Aged careWhich country has best super fund?New research from JP Morgan reveals which country has the best-performing sovereign wealth fund in the world.21 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: No one deserves a fat state pensionGareth Morgan looks at the morality and practicality of continuing the present system of superannuation.17 Jun 09:48 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Elderly abuse an NZ epidemicAs many as one in 10 older people may be victims of financial elder abuse, writes Diana Clement.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Being Rachel GlucinaIn an attempt to make Metro's most powerful Aucklanders list, Peter Bromhead decides to rebrand as a gossip columnist.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Specialist choices give KiwiSaver twistNot all KiwiSaver funds are vanilla-flavoured conservative, balanced or growth funds, writes Diana Clement.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Aged careShould you still sign kids up to KiwiSaver?Parents would be financially better off paying down their mortgage or other debts than signing their children up to KiwiSaver.26 May 11:15 PM
Aged careKiwiSavers will have to leave $1000 in accountsFirst home buyers using their KiwiSaver savings will have to leave at least $1000 in their accounts in future.24 May 04:00 AM
BDBDAged careRyman posts 24pc lift in annual profitRyman Healthcare posted a 24pc gain in annual profit to $241.9m as the value of its properties increased and revenue rose.22 May 02:56 AM
Aged careRetirement villages see rapid growthNearly 33,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages, up from just over 24,000 people three years ago.15 May 05:00 PM
Aged careWomen more stressed about financesNearly 50 per cent of women find it uncomfortable to talk about their long-term financial future.12 May 03:14 AM
Aged careA tale of many New ZealandsSome regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.11 May 05:00 PM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Annuities - cash till it's overMany retirees are treating the KiwiSaver concept as a Lotto-style payout. Half of them are withdrawing their money and, of that number, most are blowing it on overseas holidays, cars, boats and consumer goods.03 May 07:00 PM
Aged careHouse price threat for retireesSoaring property costs will mean more New Zealanders are likely to experience hardship in retirement.21 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: $375 on my mindWhy it pays to remember the new NZ Super rate.22 Mar 08:30 PM
Aged careGreen light for Pukekohe villageRyman Healthcare has the green light for a $100 million Pukekohe retirement village for about 400 people south of Auckland.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Beneficiaries receive full use of schemeEven though KiwiSaver is touted as a workplace savings scheme you don't need to be in work to reap some of the benefits, writes Helen Twose.23 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Tipping the "too hard" basketWhen setting goals and planning for the future seem all too hard, it’s time to carve them down into manageable chunks.15 Feb 08:30 PM
Aged careGreen light for $100m Ryman planNeighbours have failed to stop Ryman Healthcare getting consent for a $100 million-plus village between Greenlane and One Tree Hill.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: There's no denying itThere are times when we just really don’t want to know how our finances are tracking towards retirement.08 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Key dodges funding issuePrime Minister John Key's negative reaction when Local Government New Zealand called for debate on the future funding of councils' activities was facile and myopic.06 Feb 12:54 AM
BDBDAged careSharemarket heads back up after slideNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Aged careHelen Twose: Studying for a seat on the boardThe path to the boardroom began in the classroom for Nelson-based finance executive Dave Ashcroft.29 Jan 04:00 PM
