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Retiring means being old, wise and happy
People become happier as they settle fully into old age, a survey suggests.
KiwiSaver: Scheme can't be used in tax return
KiwiSaver investment income is effectively quarantined from other gains or losses and the tax paid is final.
Claire Matthews: Why must politicians tinker with KiwiSaver?
What KiwiSaver really needs is to be left alone by the politicians and allowed to get on with its purpose of helping kiwis save for their retirement.
Inside Money: National messes KiwiSaver house rules
First Labour, now National have unveiled plans to mess up KiwiSaver. It was always too much to hope that $20 billion-plus KiwiSaver system wouldn't be used for electioneering.
KiwiSaver: So where's my account?
One of the big myths about KiwiSaver is that the money is held by the government, writes Helen Twose.
Mary Holm: Mistake to judge over the short term
I joined KiwiSaver the day it started. I am in the Kiwi Wealth balanced fund. I am a 67-year-old retired widow with no other income apart from NZ Superannuation.
Mary Holm: Labour's capital gains tax plan explained
I find it remarkable that Labour's proposed capital gains tax has generated so little debate.
Ryman adds to growing landbank
New Zealand's biggest retirement owner/operator Ryman Healthcare confirmed its acquisition of the former Kingsgate Hotel site on Campbell Rd, Auckland.
Mary Holm: Strong dollar driving car prices down
A few final words in regards to the discussion about purchasing a new vs used car. Your previous contributors have all made some valid points in regards to both options.
Inside Money: How to save tax - a debate of two halves
According to Morningstar the tax environment for New Zealand managed funds - including KiwiSaver - is relatively benign.
Inside Money: NZX digs up smarter data; pushes out new passive fund
New data from FundSource suggests KiwiSaver default members may be starting to make more risk-appropriate choices.
KiwiSaver average tops $9300
KiwiSaver members now have on average more than $9300 saved in their accounts but some providers have attracted much bigger savers into their scheme.
KiwiSaver: What to do with your savings after 65
What happens after you're eligible to dip into your KiwiSaver account?
Mary Holm: Labour's tax talk nothing to fear
Q: I was listening to the radio and I heard a Labour MP say that under Labour not only would KiwiSaver be compulsory but a capital gains tax would apply to it.
Campaign to reduce tax on savings
The Financial Services Council is looking to drum up popular support for a campaign to address what it says is the overtaxation of savings.
Brent Sheather: Kiwisaver-Low returns + high fees = keep working mate
Sheather estimates what terminal sum will accrue to a KiwiSaver saving $100 pw and getting the $1K kick start and the annual $521 contribution from the Govt investing in a growth portfolio.
Mary Holm: Insurance option on KiwiSaver cash
Q: I saw the CEO of the Financial Services Council on TV talking about an insurance option to protect the loss of KiwiSaver amounts due to a recession. Does this cover have any merit?
Why more US companies want pensions off their books
More and more US companies are moving part of their pension obligations off their books and into annuities run by insurance companies.
KiwiSaver: Can I pay less than 3pc?
I am not in Kiwisaver as I can't afford to lose the minimum 3 per cent from my wages.
Mary Holm: Logic for some in new-car buying
Q: I have been following the new car discussion with interest. I would like to suggest the following thoughts to purchasers of a new car.
Susan St John and Claire Dale: Pension injustices tarnish retirees' golden years
The 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.
Kiwisaver: Can you buy first home in Oz?
Generally speaking home buyers can dip into their funds after three years of joining KiwiSaver to buy their first home. But what if that home's in Australia?
Mary Holm: Kiwisaver bank link?
Account provider can’t use KiwiSaver funds to settle debts without permission, but there could be exceptions.