KiwiSaverThere are two certainties: death and taxesYou can dip into your KiwiSaver once you are eligible for New Zealand superannuation as long as you have been in the scheme for at least five years.19 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverEven if it's $5 a week, just keep savingINTERVIEW: Tamsyn Parker talks to two women who between them look after more than $11b of KiwiSavers' money.18 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverBusiness or home, it's still a propertyGenerally anyone over 18 who has been in KiwiSaver for three or more years and is buying a first home can apply to their KiwiSaver provider to withdraw everything.12 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Low-interest argument has meritCOMMENT: Yes, you're right that it's really important to consider not raw interest rates but how they compare with inflation.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Stealing from Peter to pay PaulWhen it comes to cracking down on people not paying what they should, beneficiaries are much easier to go after, writes Paul Little.05 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverSecond 'first home' tricky after divorcePrevious homeowners are able to get back into the housing market using KiwiSaver if they're in the same financial position as a first-home buyer.05 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmStepping back on to KiwiSaver ladderLet's get you back on the KiwiSaver ladder, step by step, writes Mary Holm.04 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverFirms fail to hand over KiwiSaver cashA tax consultant is urging people in KiwiSaver to make sure their contribution and their employer's have made it to their KiwiSaver account.28 Feb 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverExcess Trust may scupper first homeAMP's Therese Singleton said anyone using KiwiSaver funds for a first home must not have owned property, personally or "jointly with others".27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: 10 ways to graduate without debtHaving a manageable student loan is the first step to future happiness, writes Diana Clement.27 Feb 08:13 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: How sick do you have to be?KiwiSaver can be dipped into if you are suffering from serious illness or financial hardship, but the bar is, understandably, set fairly high.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Read the fine print if you want NZ SuperEvery year some find they can't get the 'universal' retirement pension, writes Diana Clement.19 Feb 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: Young savers winYounger KiwiSavers can join a scheme at any time, but will need parents' permission.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Opting in and opting outQ: If new staff members do not wish to join KiwiSaver, do I simply pay their PAYE on the IRD form or must I fill in forms advising they don't want to join?06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: KiwiSaver fund choices leave money on the tableDefault investments and focus on low fees are reducing returns, writes Brian Gaynor.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorFocus on the short term costs KiwiSavers billionsAstute KiwiSaver decisions will deliver far more rewards over the longer term than any switch from one electricity retailer to another.29 Jan 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverTumbling markets not all bad newsOne overseas bank predicts another global financial crisis is on the cards, but local economists say it's not all bad news for Kiwis.15 Jan 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverSix ways to make the most of KiwiSaverMore than 2.5 million Kiwis are signed up to KiwiSaver but many people aren't making the most of it, according to Ana-Marie Lockyer.10 Jan 08:00 AM
KiwiSaverKiwi sharemarket ownership risesForeign ownership of the New Zealand sharemarket continued to fall this year, with total overseas holdings slipping to 32.6 per cent.16 Dec 10:35 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Bosses have a duty to payLet's be clear: joining KiwiSaver is entirely your decision - not your employer's.12 Dec 08:52 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Read the fine printTo have your KiwiSaver questions answered by the NZ Herald's panel of industry players, email Helen Twose.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Egg trapped in one nestKiwiSaver rules only allow you to be with one provider at a time. If you are not happy with your provider, you can switch at any time.14 Nov 08:18 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseSecond time not always a charmKiwiSaver can get confusing where first-home buyers are concerned, and you're certainly not alone in getting in a muddle.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Who wants to be a millionaire?KiwiSavers who follow some simple rules can achieve this target.30 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: The boomerang SuperHelen Twose answer a question about Kiwisaver and if you can combine your Australian Super from Australia to New Zealand.24 Oct 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver funds plunge into redKiwiSaver funds have taken a downwards slide in the last quarter - the first time in four years there's been a widespread hit to most people's savings.21 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: First home really means first home"As your son is the co-owner of the property, unfortunately he will not be eligible to make a KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal."17 Oct 04:00 PM
