KiwiSaverWho should get a bankrupt's KiwiSaver cash?Bankrupt people have to give part of their KiwiSaver to the official assignee to pay creditors under a proposed law.19 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Wonderfully flawedCOMMENT: Beyond the many biases we humans have, we can still make sharp decisions.14 Aug 09:20 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseEstating case for getting HomeStart GrantCOMMENT: There's nothing like a bit of legal jargon to trip you up and the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal rules have plenty of it.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: When you're 65 ...COMMENT: Your member tax credit is based on how much you contribute during the KiwiSaver year, not on the calendar year.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Where pay exceeds performanceCOMMENT: The main issue with Rakon is not its poor performance, it is the way it has dealt with it.05 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverOn a mission to slay KiwiSaver dragonsSam Stubbs' mission is to lower the cost of investing to make Kiwis wealthier when they retire.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: To keep or sell the rental - it's trickyCOMMENT: One clear advantage of selling is that you can dial down the risk level.05 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverIwi KiwiSaver scheme endsIwi Investor, the only iwi-managed KiwiSaver scheme, is being wound up after it failed to gain enough members to make it viable.03 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverSavings fund tipped to push down feesIndependent KiwiSaver analysts say the launch of non-profit provider Simplicity should help to push down fees.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Why we get lost with percentagesCOMMENT: It's easy to get lost in those percentages. What dollar amounts do they translate into?31 Jul 09:00 PM
KiwiSaverNewcomer to shake up KiwiSaverA new not-for-profit KiwiSaver provider has been launched by ex-Tower and Westpac executives promising to shake up the industry.31 Jul 07:06 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: KiwiSaver players on noticeCOMMENT: There are big gains for Kiwis and the country if we just start to pay more attention to our money.31 Jul 06:00 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorKiwiSavers throwing away thousandsCOMMENT: Many KiwiSaver scheme members are missing out because they are investing in the wrong funds, writes Brian Gaynor.31 Jul 03:58 AM
OpinionDiana ClementTen money mistakes you need to avoidCOMMENT: Whether you're a new investor, home-buyer, or KiwiSaver, people make classic mistakes that can be avoided.31 Jul 03:03 AM
OpinionMary HolmLow-hanging fruit of tax refunds there for takingCOMMENT: The IRD website is user friendly and tax refunds are low-hanging fruit.29 Jul 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverAllure of ethical investments on the riseThe amount of Kiwi dollars being pumped into responsible investments has grown 28 per cent in the last year to a record $78.7 billion.26 Jul 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverAndrew Barnes: Technology is an innovatorCOMMENT: Technology does so much to improve lives and makes products and services accessible and affordable.26 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionMary HolmWhere to stash cash when times get toughCOMMENT: Banks robust enough to weather storms, so term deposits still the best bet.24 Jul 05:45 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseThere is a time limit on startingFor those who have joined KiwiSaver prior to turning 65 there is no requirement to withdraw the funds or close your account once you are 65 or eligible to access the money.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Can I buy a plot of land?COMMENT: HomeStart grant, which can provide a boost of $3000-$20,000 depending on your circumstances, has different hurdles to the KiwiSaver withdrawal.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Pundits money tips include gemsCOMMENT: Knowing the difference between wants and needs among nuggets of advice.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Can I buy my first home in Blighty?COMMENT: KiwiSaver can be accessed for buying a first home, but one of the eligibility criteria is that the house or land must be in New Zealand.09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Expect the unexpectedCOMMENT: Potential calamities like Brexit are said to occur every eight years.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseBankrupt and starting again? There are optionscomment: Since the beginning of July income caps have been removed for previous home owners wanting to withdraw savings to get back into housing market.02 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: How much of a cut is your KiwiSaver provider taking?COMMENT: Am I really getting what I pay for when it comes to KiwiSaver fees?30 Jun 12:00 AM
KiwiSaverTime running out to claim KiwiSaver bonusDon't miss out on the extra $521 KiwiSaver contribution from the Government.26 Jun 09:53 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseTwose: It's all about getting a startCOMMENT: Housing NZ assesses applications on behalf of KiwiSaver providers to understand if the applicant is in the same financial position as a first-home buyer.25 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow Brexit will hit your pocketBritain's exit from the European Union will affect Kiwis in more ways than one.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Where there's a will, there's less painA couple of weeks back I asked Charlotte Lockhart from Perpetual Guardian about what happens to KiwiSaver funds when you die.18 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwis keen to boost KiwiSaver contributionsHalf of the 2000 people surveyed would increase their contributions to KiwiSaver by 1 per cent if it was possible.14 Jun 01:00 AM
KiwiSaver'First-home buyer' means what it saysOne of the criteria to qualify as a first-home buyer is that you have never held an "estate in land", either solely or jointly with another person.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Stand firm when others are panickingCOMMENT: Crashes are inevitable, but should be seen as opportunities, not crises.10 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverDeath and the KiwiSaverWhat happens to KiwiSaver money when you die? This question was asked by a young guy at a KiwiSaver seminar I was attending, writes Helen Twose.04 Jun 05:00 PM
