OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Welcome Home eases buyers' pathHelen Twose looks at the Welcome Home Loan administered by Housing NZ which helps people with modest incomes get a home loan with a small deposit.30 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Rules a bit different for the self employedYou don't have to be an employee to be part of KiwiSaver, but the rules are a bit different.23 Sep 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverHelen Twose: Plenty of KiwiSaver reasons for over-60sMy wife and I are about to enter a KiwiSaver fund at age 61 and 63.16 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: A time to save and a time to spendQ: I was wondering if I can withdraw some of my KiwiSaver without withdrawing it all. I am 66 years old and I have not touched it at all.13 Sep 11:38 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSavers warned to watch feesKiwiSaver members should look at how much they are paying in fees because the amount varies greatly between providers, says a financial research firm.12 Sep 03:10 AM
OpinionInside Money: NZ dollar hot as currency appetite picks upThe NZ dollar has retained its status as one of the world's most-traded currencies, churning through an average US$12.4 billion of transactions every day during April.09 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Employers should watch contributionsInland Revenue not legally obliged to notify companies when they no longer need to pay into KiwiSaver.09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Raiding KiwiSaver OK to buy houseQ: My 29-year-old daughter has finally settled into a career position with a stable employer who offers no pension plan other than a contribution to KiwiSaver.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Day of the panda - rare species of adviser spotted"It looks like we're becoming as rare as pandas," well-known Auckland financial adviser, Murray Weatherston told me last week.02 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: O Adviser where art thou?My analysis of where all the financial advisors are - where do you actually go to find independence?28 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: House ownership via firm a grey areaI generally have a good understanding of KiwiSaver, in that withdrawing money has to be for your first home and your principal place of residence.26 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Investing with intent: another year with NZ SuperSomewhat reluctantly, the NZS has published a fund performance estimate for the financial year ahead.19 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Two investment vehicles give diversityAdding KiwiSaver to private superannuation scheme brings extra fees but can lead to a better retirement.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Code on the road - new rules for advisersFinancial advisers in New Zealand live by a code. And the first rule of the code, is to know the code.14 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Second home can still count as your firstFor those who previously bought a house, qualification to withdraw savings is decided by Housing New Zealand.12 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Investment property funding ruled outMy partner and I have been living in Australia since the start of the year because we can save more here than we could ever in New Zealand for a house.05 Aug 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverTax warning on bringing Aussie super money homeNew Zealanders who have money saved in Australian superannuation schemes should think carefully before choosing to bring their money home, says a financial adviser.30 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: KiwiSaver nest-egg for grandchildrenOur question is that we are considering putting $10,000 each into starting a KiwiSaver account for our grandkids as inheritance. They are 10, 15 and 18.29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Active funds best allround use of KiwiSaverThe KiwiSaver active versus passive debate has been reignited following recent articles by Diana Clement in the Business Herald, Paul McBeth in the Listener and Rob Stock, the money editor of the Sunday Star-Times, in an Auckland suburban newspaper.26 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Retirees can stick with schemeCould you please tell me if I will be able to continue in my KiwiSaver scheme as I joined in July 2008, so almost five years ago.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Better to be a lucky monkey on KiwiSaver frontCould a monkey do a better job at investing than your KiwiSaver manager? The answer may surprise you.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid Jenkins: KiwiSaver must avoid Oz pitfallsThis month's sixth anniversary of KiwiSaver has been celebrated by industry players and financial commentators, and with some justification.17 Jul 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverAMP balks at transtasman super dealA major Australian superannuation fund provider is refusing to let Kiwis bring their retirement savings home - despite a government deal being struck.16 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Neilson: Discussion needed around future retirement incomesWe need to be as clever as clever now and forever to get our savings scheme working to meet New Zealand's next boom, writes Peter Neilson.15 Jul 05:30 PM
