Aged careIt's not that hard to have fun, once you retireBut having a financial plan can ease the stress and up the sense of freedom and flexibility.17 May 04:00 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: $15,000 makes for frugal Thai livingCOMMENT: Many foreigners living here agree that you really need $40,000 stashed away somewhere in case of emergencies.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Shh - don't mention the pensionCOMMENT: When Bill English delivers his next Budget a month from now, he will no doubt portray the Govt as a model of providence and fiscal responsibility.28 Apr 11:41 PM
Aged careMetlifecare outlines its Auckland appetiteRetirement giant Metlifecare has indicated more of an appetite for Auckland than the Wairarapa with its latest move.21 Apr 10:37 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Low inflation fails to grab retireeCOMMENT: Does the CPI fairly represent the speed of price rises for superannuitants?08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Cash chasm heats up the pension debateCOMMENT: Underfunding of schemes, low interest rates and longer lives all add to pressure.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Retiring abroad on $15k per yearCOMMENT: Even on a modest budget, a life of leisure in Thailand offers great weather, fabulous food and adventure.01 Apr 09:05 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: NZ Super nothing to do with tax paidKiwi pension policy is unusual in developed world, writes Mary Holm.12 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionHow our retirement village sector stacks up as boomers ageFive things Kiwis need to know about how our retirement village sector stacks up as boomers age.18 Jan 12:10 AM
Aged careTo cash up or keep your money in KiwiSaver?Heading into retirement and don't know what you will do with your KiwiSaver cash?07 Jan 01:00 AM
OpinionGet financially fit and retire happyWhat's a new year without resolutions? Here are some expert tips for retirees.01 Jan 09:44 PM
OpinionIs an aging nation shying away from risks?Could the aging of the US population be behind all sorts of other phenomena, from anti- growth activism to the decline in business dynamism and entrepreneurship?31 Dec 01:00 AM
Aged careBaby boomers' retirement wealth a mythHolidaying in the sun may be in the plan for many retiring baby boomers but that won't be the reality for most.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Aged careInterview: Savings champion Bruce KerrAt 64, you might think Bruce Kerr would be fondly planning his own retirement.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Aged careRetirement village boom tipped in new reportMore than 11 new retirement villages will need to be built annually to cater for our aging population.07 Dec 05:30 PM
Aged careRyman shows glimpse of siteRetirement giant Ryman Healthcare has released the first image of a $100 million North Shore village on a site where hundreds of people will live.03 Dec 04:00 PM
Aged careWhy single women are more likely to retire poorWomen in Australia still retire with around half as much superannuation than men despite more women in the workforce.30 Nov 04:31 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Farming for cash yieldsMary Holm talks enjoying wealth, insurance brokers and property woes.28 Nov 12:30 AM
BDBDAged careArvida posts first-half profit of $7.4mArvida Group posted its first-half profit of about $7.4 million, putting it on track to meet its prospectus forecast for full-year earnings.25 Nov 10:57 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Sell house first to avoid costly panicMary Holm talks property decisions, bond yields, share funds and KiwiSaver providers.20 Nov 06:00 PM
Aged careRyman profits soar 23pcThings are booming at rest-home builder and operator Ryman Healtcare, with profits growing and a pipeline of new villages underway.19 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Dividends, KiwiSaver and cash fundsMary Holm talks managing personal dividends, KiwiSaver and cash funds.12 Nov 11:00 PM
Aged careKiwiSavers have some catching up to doKiwis have more work to do when it comes to saving enough for a comfortable retirement, according to a financial literacy advocate.10 Nov 12:20 AM
Aged careYou'll need to save this much moneyThe actual cost of retirement may shock you.08 Nov 06:00 PM
Aged careHow much income will KiwiSaver deliver you?KiwiSaver members could see more information on what kind of income they would get in retirement included in their annual provider reports.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Aged careRetirement village disputes overhaul tippedRetirement village dispute resolutions could soon be improved, after gaps in the system were criticised.19 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandStage masterOne of our finest acting and directing talents turns his attention to the classic musical Guys and Dolls. By Dionne Christian11 Oct 09:44 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Long-life plan your saving graceRetirement planning often only works with the average age people live to in mind, while many live much longer.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Aged careBNZ: Time ripe to tackle home debtBNZ has disclosed research finding almost 1 in 3 homeowners will be older than retirement age before they throw off the shackles of a home mortgage.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaving family for a Club Med lifestyle'Like living in Club Med" or "siloing a generation". Retirement villages attract strong feelings for and against.30 Sep 04:00 PM
