OpinionHelen TwoseHow to transfer UK pension back to NZWith so many people choosing to head off overseas for work it is good to check out how easy it is to bring any superannuation savings back with you when you return.28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanOpinion: Swallow your pride, John - the pension age must be raisedJoe Hockey's forceful realism over the need for Western- style nations to lift the age at which their citizens qualify for taxpayer-funded pensions strikes a chord.25 Jul 10:30 PM
Aged careWhy more US companies want pensions off their booksMore and more US companies are moving part of their pension obligations off their books and into annuities run by insurance companies.22 Jul 04:30 AM
OpinionSusan St John and Claire Dale: Pension injustices tarnish retirees' golden yearsThe Retirement Policy and Research Centre is hearing from an increasing number of unhappy, married superannuitants that are affected by an unfair part of our social security legislation.17 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAged careWellington's boutique village for agedRyman Healthcare, the country's biggest listed retirement village operator and developer, has bought land in Wellington which it plans to turn into a boutique village.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Aged careSaving for your Golden YearsCheck out a replay of our noon live chat on retirement savings - how much do we need to save?02 Jul 12:00 AM
Aged careRobots march into retirement homesAs caring for a rising population of elderly people — some with dementia — becomes an increasing problem, novel options are being tested27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Collyns: Retirement villages help ease housing shortageThe Government's Housing Accord with Auckland Council will hopefully go some way to boosting the delivery of much-needed housing.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Aged careUS report emphasises saving to spur recoveryIt's saving, not spending, that will solidify the recovery and make the US less vulnerable to another downturn, says a report by the consulting firm Oxford Economics.25 Jun 01:48 AM
Aged careInvestors eye NZ retirement village industryAn American investor with US$500 million ($574 million) has been in New Zealand scouting for retirement village assets and meeting one influential banker.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Old coots should share wisdom - not angerI got into a fist fight with a 75-year-old man the other morning. Not the coolest thing I have ever done.. but he started it, writes Matt Heath.23 Jun 03:45 AM
OpinionClaire Matthews: Time is right for compulsory KiwiSaverLabour's announcement of a new KiwiSaver policy is to be commended for including some positive elements.18 Jun 09:50 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Time for Peters to beat immigration drumSo predictable has Winston Peters become in timing his beating of the anti-immigration drum near an election that you can almost set your watch by it, writes John Armstrong.17 Jun 09:30 PM
Aged careEstate takes big hit after sale delayThe executor of an estate has criticised retirement village owner/operator Metlifecare, saying more than $200,000 was lost from her late mother's Remuera village apartment.07 Jun 01:06 AM
Silver FernsGoodnight, Irene, our brilliant starGreatest Silver Fern stands down but still hopes to play at club level and coach.05 Jun 04:15 PM
Aged careGolden years' industry faces questionsAn ageing population has been a bonanza for retirement village companies and their investors, but will the good times go on?29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Let's talk, before we're too oldDita De Boni writes, "Although I am a whiney tart at the best of times, I don't hold any animus towards older generations for getting cheap housing, free higher education and easier entry to the job market."22 May 09:30 PM
BDBDAged careRyman to spend $100m on second Melbourne villageRyman Healthcare has secured a site for its second retirement village in Melbourne, which it expects to spend more than $100 million to build.20 May 09:51 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Economy class for most of usIt's interesting hearing the different views on whether government superannuation should be means tested.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSusan St John: Private pensions for the lucky fewWhat really matters for most people contemplating a healthy and happy retirement is good health and financial security, writes Susan St John.08 May 09:30 PM
OpinionSusan St John: Don't let glow vanish from golden yearsYou're a 48-year-old woman with three grown-up children. You've worked most of your adult life, saved when you could for your future. You look forward to being an active superannuitant in 17 years, enjoying your freedom and "living the dream".06 May 09:30 PM
Aged careTop KiwiSaver providers invest more in NZ sharesKiwiSaver providers with more money invested in the New Zealand share market beat the pack last quarter, according to Morningstar.30 Apr 11:32 PM
OpinionKiwiSaver: Addressing our fritter nationMore than a third of Kiwisavers are withdrawing their funds when they hit retirement and spending it on cars, boats and home improvements.22 Apr 09:46 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Second time round raises new problemsBlended families are common in New Zealand.18 Apr 04:15 PM
