Blair Turnbull: Towards a shareholder society
There are clear signs KiwiSaver is growing our retirement savings, but will it boost our capital markets? asks Blair Turnbull.
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Helen Twose: Aussie transfer won't buy house
My partner and I have recently moved back to New Zealand after spending two years away working in Australia.
Inside Money: Exit stage right - Morgan bows out
Gareth Morgan's official personal presence in the KiwiSaver world will not be sadly missed by any of his competitors, writes David Chaplin.
KiwiSaver reporting delayed until October
Savers will have to wait until October to find out what the fees and performance returns are for their KiwiSaver schemes.
Diana Clement: KiwiSaver rise no guarantee of happy retirement
Sorry, New Zealand - the new KiwiSaver rates aren't the answer to your retirement savings. From Monday, the minimum employee contribution to KiwiSaver will go up to 3 per cent, matched by 3 per cent from employers.
Inside Money: KiwiSaver schemes to go
The number of registered KiwiSaver schemes is set to drop by over 20 per cent as mergers, acquisitions and commercial fatigue compress the market, writes David Chaplin.
Inside Money: The consumers are revolting
A new lobby group has formed with the aim of letting consumers have a say in the affairs of the retirement savings industry, writes David Chaplin.
KiwiSaver funds big property buy
KiwiSaver's swelling coffers have prompted a local fund manager to buy a big Auckland office block from a European owner - and more such deals are being predicted.
Helen Twose: Retirement a time to weigh options
How can I discover how much I have in my KiwiSaver and when I am able to draw some of it down?
Helen Twose: Take stock at 65-year milestone
Am I correct in thinking that once one is past 65 years, one no longer receives the government tax credit?
Mary Holm: Don't assume KiwiSaver will just happen
There's no good news on backdating compulsory employer contributions or tax credits.
Inside Money: Choice moments in KiwiSaver month
February must have been KiwiSaver Action Month, writes personal finance columnist David Chaplin.
Helen Twose: Don't just set and forget your fund
My husband and I are both in KiwiSaver but several years down the track he's still in a default scheme.
Rentals most popular despite share surge
Rental property is back on top as the most popular place for people to invest their money despite a stellar run from the New Zealand sharemarket last year.
Inside Money: Fisher and Tower inch closer to a deal
Tower is just days away from announcing the sale of its investment business with Fisher Funds tipped as the successful bidder.
Helen Twose: KiwiSaver still an option after 65
I am a New Zealander returning to live here after working in Australia. I have an AMP superannuation fund in Australia with a death benefit.
Top-ups tipped as option to keep savings in balance
A lobby group for the retirement savings industry says the discrepancy between KiwiSaver balances for men and women could be addressed.
Helen Twose: Homeowners can lean on savings
When KiwiSaver started, members could choose to put up to half of their own KiwiSaver contributions towards repaying the mortgage on their home.