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
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Seek advice on bringing savings homeConsider all the options and various tax laws before sending any money back to a KiwiSaver scheme in New Zealand.08 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: KiwiSaver can open door to a first homeGreat news this week. Nearly 11,000 people have used their KiwiSaver accounts in the past year to buy a first home.05 Jul 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverMore men make use of subsidyMore men than women have used KiwiSaver housing grants to help buy their first home despite thousands more women being signed up to the scheme.01 Jul 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverHome-buyers' Kiwisaver boostThe number of first-home buyers using KiwiSaver savings to get a deposit on a house has almost doubled in the past year as the scheme turns six.30 Jun 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwibank on FMA target: 'It ain't us'Kiwibank says it is not one of the two KiwiSaver issuers pulled up by the Financial Markets Authority for potentially misleading statements in offer documents.26 Jun 12:20 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: KiwiSaver home subsidy rules can be trickyMy husband and I are trying to get on to the property ladder for a second time.24 Jun 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverTranstasman super deal to kick inPeople wanting to transfer their Australian superannuation savings back to New Zealand should expect the process to take around six weeks.23 Jun 05:30 PM
