KiwiSaverKiwi sharemarket ownership risesForeign ownership of the New Zealand sharemarket continued to fall this year, with total overseas holdings slipping to 32.6 per cent.16 Dec 10:35 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Bosses have a duty to payLet's be clear: joining KiwiSaver is entirely your decision - not your employer's.12 Dec 08:52 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Read the fine printTo have your KiwiSaver questions answered by the NZ Herald's panel of industry players, email Helen Twose.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Egg trapped in one nestKiwiSaver rules only allow you to be with one provider at a time. If you are not happy with your provider, you can switch at any time.14 Nov 08:18 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseSecond time not always a charmKiwiSaver can get confusing where first-home buyers are concerned, and you're certainly not alone in getting in a muddle.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Who wants to be a millionaire?KiwiSavers who follow some simple rules can achieve this target.30 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: The boomerang SuperHelen Twose answer a question about Kiwisaver and if you can combine your Australian Super from Australia to New Zealand.24 Oct 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver funds plunge into redKiwiSaver funds have taken a downwards slide in the last quarter - the first time in four years there's been a widespread hit to most people's savings.21 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: First home really means first home"As your son is the co-owner of the property, unfortunately he will not be eligible to make a KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal."17 Oct 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSavers: Trust advice you're gettingNZ savers are being told to put a bit more trust in investment advice.13 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Young partner cuts SuperThe Ministry of Social Development says income testing, but not asset testing, is applied to the main benefits paid by the Government, including New Zealand Superannuation.10 Oct 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver too tempting for hard-upHard up KiwiSavers are increasingly turning to their savings to help get them out of financial trouble.08 Oct 12:40 AM
KiwiSaverKiwisaver returns, withdrawals soarKiwiSaver investment returns and withdrawals reached all-time highs in the past year.05 Oct 12:40 AM
KiwiSaverKiwis miss out on millionsMore than a million people failed to take advantage of KiwiSaver subsidies in the last financial year, leaving $300 million-plus on the table.04 Oct 03:40 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Tax shock for UK pension transfersThe move this year to drop KiwiSaver schemes from its list of qualifying overseas pension schemes comes with a tax hit for the unwary.03 Oct 08:29 PM
OpinionMary Holm: Add KiwiSaver to your super mixYou may already have one savings scheme, but two can be even better.25 Sep 09:52 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver transfer could trigger tax billTwelve members of the Smartshares KiwiSaver scheme have been told they could face a hefty tax bill if they move schemes.23 Sep 01:00 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Buy first house, retire immediatelyI am in KiwiSaver and have decided to pump funds into it until I buy my first home at about 65.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Beware the 2029 backlashImagine what an election debate in 2029 might look like.19 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver fees and returns worry TreasuryTreasury is concerned about high KiwiSaver fees and the domination of funds run by the big banks.17 Sep 12:00 AM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver provider to offer insuranceKiwiSaver provider Mercer is set to expand into the insurance market for the first time in a bid to capture more savers.07 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver provider moves into insuranceKiwiSaver provider Mercer is set to expand into the insurance market for the first time.06 Sep 07:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Help for your dream new homeA reader asks Helen Twose: Is buying a first home off a plan and putting a 10% deposit on it considered an estate in land under the KiwiSaver rules?05 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverWhere do I learn investing basics?Ever wanted to learn about the basics of share market investing?01 Sep 10:55 PM
KiwiSaverDon't panic say KiwiSaver providersKiwiSaver providers urge savers not to panic after a week of turmoil in world sharemarkets.26 Aug 10:16 PM
KiwiSaverTreasury wrong about KiwiSaver - finance lobbyTreasury evidence used to cut back on KiwiSaver benefits has been challenged by the finance industry.26 Aug 10:15 PM
