Strong year for KiwiSaver funds
KiwiSaver growth funds had a strong year last year as local and international share markets took off, according to Morningstar.
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KiwiSaver: The five biggest myths
Asked 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.
The battle for bankrupts' KiwiSaver
New Zealanders who get into financial difficulty may have their KiwiSaver nest eggs plundered by bureaucrats to settle their debts.
KiwiSaver: How to avoid costly retirement mistakes
When ANZ surveyed KiwiSavers midway through last year it found a third of those questioned didn't know how much they had stashed away.
Kiwisaver: Take stock of your savings
KiwiSavers should give some thought in the holiday season to their accounts and goals for the year to come, writes Helen Twose.
Turn $50 into a fortune
If 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.
Inside Money: Govt blows $5b on KiwiSaver in five years
With 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.
KiwiSaver: Kickstart incentive for kids to join
I'm considering signing my kids up for KiwiSaver, in part to get the $1000 kickstart but will also make regular contributions.
Savers ignorant on funds
A 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.
Kiwisaver: It pays to know what's on offer
Key things to consider when choosing where to save include risks, time to retirement, disclosure and fees.
Mary Holm: DIY not for annuities
Simply withdrawing savings in regular amounts carries the risk that the money might run out before you do.
KiwiSaver: You don't need to work to contribute and get benefits
KiwiSaver is described on the www.kiwisaver.govt.nz website as a "voluntary, work-based savings initiative".
What 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.
Diana Clement: Hands-on Super an option for capable investors
Wouldn'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.
Blair Turnbull: Hands-on-approach best for pensions
Six 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.
Kiwisaver: Savings tips for returning expats
I read your interesting recent article on the Welcome Home Loan and believe it might apply to our returning daughter
KiwiSaver: KiwiSaver top-up before kids can pay dividends
I read the other day about women hitting retirement with less in the kitty than men.
Kiwisaver: Inheritance rules for first homes
Lawyer first port of call for grandparent bequests but KiwiSaver offers options for supporting grandchildren, writes Helen Twose.
Shares boost top Kiwisaver funds
KiwiSaver funds with higher exposure to shares were the best performers over the September quarter, according to Morningstar.
Editorial: KiwiSaver just needs a little tickle
Editorial: Listening to Winston Peters, you could be forgiven for thinking KiwiSaver was a seriously defective and widely reviled retirement savings vehicle.