KiwiSaverStrong year for KiwiSaver fundsKiwiSaver growth funds had a strong year last year as local and international share markets took off, according to Morningstar.29 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: The five biggest mythsAsked about the KiwiSaver myths he has heard most often, Mercer's NZ managing director Martin Lewington comes up with five off the top of his head.20 Jan 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverThe battle for bankrupts' KiwiSaverNew Zealanders who get into financial difficulty may have their KiwiSaver nest eggs plundered by bureaucrats to settle their debts.19 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: How to avoid costly retirement mistakesWhen ANZ surveyed KiwiSavers midway through last year it found a third of those questioned didn't know how much they had stashed away.13 Jan 06:20 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Take stock of your savingsKiwiSavers should give some thought in the holiday season to their accounts and goals for the year to come, writes Helen Twose.06 Jan 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverTurn $50 into a fortuneIf you have a spare $50 in your pay cheque at the end of the week and think it's not enough to bother saving, think again.22 Dec 12:31 AM
OpinionInside Money: Govt blows $5b on KiwiSaver in five yearsWith the removal of the tax exemption in 2012 on the employer component of KiwiSaver contributions, the govt sneakily increased its tax-take without many people noticing, writes David Chaplin.16 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Kickstart incentive for kids to joinI'm considering signing my kids up for KiwiSaver, in part to get the $1000 kickstart but will also make regular contributions.16 Dec 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverSavers ignorant on fundsA third of people don't know what type of fund their KiwiSaver money is in, according to a survey by the country's largest provider.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKiwisaver: It pays to know what's on offerKey things to consider when choosing where to save include risks, time to retirement, disclosure and fees.09 Dec 07:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: DIY not for annuitiesSimply withdrawing savings in regular amounts carries the risk that the money might run out before you do.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: You don't need to work to contribute and get benefitsKiwiSaver is described on the www.kiwisaver.govt.nz website as a "voluntary, work-based savings initiative".25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseWhat happens if your boss doesn't pay'I have just found out that my employer has not been paying my KiwiSaver contributions or employer contributions.' Now what? Helen Twose tells you.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Hands-on Super an option for capable investorsWouldn't you love to manage your own retirement funds? Instead of handing them over to a KiwiSaver provide, you research and buy the assets, which could include individual equities and even rental properties.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBlair Turnbull: Hands-on-approach best for pensionsSix years on, the majority of KiwiSaver members remain in the default conservative funds where they were automatically placed on first joining the scheme, writes Blair Turnbull.12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Savings tips for returning expatsI read your interesting recent article on the Welcome Home Loan and believe it might apply to our returning daughter11 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: KiwiSaver top-up before kids can pay dividendsI read the other day about women hitting retirement with less in the kitty than men.04 Nov 06:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Inheritance rules for first homesLawyer first port of call for grandparent bequests but KiwiSaver offers options for supporting grandchildren, writes Helen Twose.28 Oct 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverShares boost top Kiwisaver fundsKiwiSaver funds with higher exposure to shares were the best performers over the September quarter, according to Morningstar.22 Oct 04:30 PM
