OpinionHelen TwoseWhen is one Kiwi enough for KiwiSaver?When are you Kiwi enough to qualify for KiwiSaver? Helen Twose puts that question to Nigel Jackson, Westpac's head of wealth products.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: So long, readersThis is the final post for specialist finance blog Inside Money, writes David Chaplin.19 Aug 09:23 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Hardship withdrawals limitedQ: My wife and I are on a medical benefit and applied for a hardship withdrawal from my KiwiSaver. I have to wait another 13 weeks before applying again.15 Aug 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverResponsible investment on the riseKiwis are pouring more money into investments which take into account environmental, social and governance factors, including their retirement savings through KiwiSaver.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Plus and minus signs in KiwiSaver this yearThere are some obvious takeaways from the latest Inland Revenue Department (IRD) annual KiwiSaver statistics.12 Aug 09:24 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: No bucks for your bangerThe rules around KiwiSaver withdrawals are there to ensure the money chipped in by taxpayers is put to good use and ensures Kiwis benefit in retirement.08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: You can't take it all with youIs an overseas Kiwi student entitled to the Govt tax credit of $521.43 each year if making a minimum voluntary contribution of $1,042.86?01 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionLance Jenkins: KiwiSaver should spread net privatelyMichael Cullen, the architect of KiwiSaver, wrote at the time of its launch in 2007 "that KiwiSaver would help us own more of our New Zealand businesses and that it would produce deeper capital....29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: NZ insurer body to tune in and churn-off with life-changing report27 Jul 09:30 PM
KiwiSaverMilford to raise performance hurdlesMilford Asset Management is to increase the hurdle it must meet to earn a performance fee on its Income Fund.22 Jul 12:15 AM
OpinionInside Money: Treasury rounds up government cash cows for risk inspectionDavid Chaplin says Crown Financial Institutions have generally been a boon to government books over the last few years.20 Jul 11:01 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Hiccup in KiwiSaver moves to OzFor two years now, Kiwis moving to Australia and Australians settling in NZ have been able to also relocate their superannuation savings.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Cheap and lazy - Treasury reveals best-laid plans for auto-enrolmentKiwiSaver auto-enrolment could capture an extra 220,000 members above benchmark levels, writes David Chaplin.15 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Kick stop surprises......and why Labour is swinging at wrong political football, writes David Chaplin.13 Jul 10:35 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Forgot to pay KiwiSaver? Talk to the IRDWhat happens when an employer unintentionally misses making KiwiSaver deductions or employer contributions?11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: No magic bullet for beating marketOne reader thinks he's cracked it through by topping up monthly KiwiSaver losses and at lower prices.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: KiwiSaver - the bits that make us grumpyRejection of hardship withdrawal applications and problems with first-home buying generate many complaints to watchdogs, writes Diana Clement.10 Jul 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverThe effect of China on your KiwiSaverShare markets around the world have been buffeted of late by the Greek debt crisis and fears of a slow-down in China.09 Jul 11:54 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: What if a non-refundable deposit goes west?A reader asks: Shouldn't a solicitor have funds for reimbursing a KiwiSaver fund if a contract is cancelled after a non-refundable deposit has been paid?04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Rash spending a costly riskWhat should be done with KiwiSaver pots once they're free to be dipped into at 65? This issue is rapidly creeping up on KiwiSavers and the Govt, writes Bernard Hickey.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: When is a plot of land considered a first home?Under KiwiSaver legislation, owning land is treated the same as owning a house — you are considered to have purchased an Estate in Land.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKiwiSaver turn-off high in kickstart-less worldDavid Chaplin has a look at the surprising slump in KiwiSaver sign-ups after the Govt's removal of the $1000 kickstart.24 Jun 09:55 PM
KiwiSaverConfidence in NZ markets up, says FMANZ investors say they're felling good about our financial markets, according to new research from the Financial Markets Authority.22 Jun 10:43 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Ins and outs of holidaysA contributions holiday can be taken once you've been a KiwiSaver member for at least 12 months.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver changes open doors for buyerAnyone in KiwiSaver for three years can now take out everything in their account, except the final $1000, to buy a first home, Helen Twose writes.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionThree rules I'll teach my kidsCraigs Investment Partners' Mark Lister has boiled down his top financial advice to three key tips he'll give his kids.13 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: KiwiSaver or debt?If you’re looking to get ahead, here’s where your dollars make the most sense.07 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: First-home grant could get you in the doorQ: I'm a single guy looking to use KiwiSaver to buy my first home. I've been a member for 7 years. Is it correct the Govt will give me an additional $10k for my first home?06 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverWhere to save for kids?Now that KiwiSaver is less attractive, where should parents save money for kids?03 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Online options can make writing a will an easy taskHalf of Kiwis don't have a will. In the under-40 age bracket the figure jumps to 70 per cent.29 May 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverAutomatic KiwiSaver enrolment?People will be automatically enrolled in KiwiSaver under changes being considered by the Government.28 May 10:55 PM
