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
KiwiSaverKiwisaver: Tangles trip up UK fund transfersKiwiSaver is a long-term investment and decisions should be made with your long-term interest in mind and not on a whim.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Think hard before ditching life policyCOMMENT: Shop around. That's the best way to see if you're getting a fair deal.27 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverExperts call for stronger KiwiSaverExperts are not expecting any major changes to KiwiSaver in today's Budget but can't rule it out after last year's surprise scrapping of the $1000 kickstart.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Is insurance a gamble?Pushing your luck when considering insurance just puts makes it you against the odds. It's not about that.22 May 09:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: Savings fund fair game in divorceAs part of the relationship break-up - marriage, civil union or de facto relationships - property may also be split: the Property (Relationships) Act sets out the rules.22 May 09:04 AM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: ACC earners miss out on boss top-upsIt is absolutely possible to contribute to KiwiSaver while receiving ACC payments. But it's not obligatory.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: SpaceX, Alibaba and high flying dreamsCOMMENT: Alarm bells are ringing and danger signs are looming large. You can "safely" invest in large international companies, but not this way.13 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver provider offers new income toolThis KiwiSaver provider has launched a new online tool to help members figure out how much they're saving for retirement and what kind of income it could give them.10 May 11:50 PM
OpinionDo you know where your KiwiSaver is?Here's why it matters to know where your KiwiSaver is.10 May 03:46 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Dropping D-wordsIt's not the prettiest of terms, but we may as well get acquainted with the challenges of "decumulation", Tom Hartmann writes.08 May 09:21 PM
KiwiSaverHow to turn your roos into homing kiwiThe only way to get your Australian superannuation savings transferred before retirement is to shift it to a KiwiSaver provider.07 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverMissing out on first-home subsidyAucklanders appear to be being short-changed when it comes to accessing a Government subsidy aimed at helping first home-buyers.05 May 08:30 PM
KiwiSaverCall for KiwiSaver education campaignKiwiSaver has not made New Zealanders any more financially literate, says new research.04 May 07:10 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver: Hooks in super shift across the ditchThe rules changed for moving superannuation savings between Australia and New Zealand nearly three years ago.30 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverHow to improve KiwiSaver? Industry gives ideasDespite high take-up - around 2.61 million people are in KiwiSaver - about 40pc do not contribute to it on a regular basis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverOlder Kiwis keeping cash in KiwiSaverInterest rates are low at the bank - so more Kiwis plan to leave their money in KiwiSaver when they turn 65.25 Apr 11:10 PM
