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Mary Holm: Houses help to anchor the family
When weighing the pros and cons of owning your own home, the sense of security is important for parents, writes Mary Holm.
KiwiSaver improvements needed, says provider
Kiwis face the prospect of a retirement income that meets only basic needs unless more changes are made to KiwiSaver, Mercer warns.
Retiree finds new village gives her room to breathe
Ngaire Duncan from Chatswood on Auckland's North Shore wanted to move to a retirement village but she hates high-rises.
McCaw big player in aged care
All Black captain Richie McCaw has been planning for retirement by investing in the aged-care industry.
John Roughan: Not all need a pension at 65
John Key has not made many political mistakes but even on his side of the fence there is a feeling he went too far, writes John Roughan.
Developer hits out over delays
A retirement village developer spending $500 million in Auckland says building in the city is hard because Auckland Council is extremely slow to process consent applications.
Brave KiwiSavers reap rewards
Savers who keep their money in conservative KiwiSaver funds lag behind those in growth funds and risk having a smaller nest egg at retirement, warns Morningstar.
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.
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.
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.
Live chat: Aged Care Association CEO Martin Taylor
The chief executive of the Aged Care Associations Martin Taylor joins us at midday today to answer your questions about the aged care industry.
Troubled rest home makes big changes
A rest home where a nurse was accused of threatening an elderly woman with being committed to a mental institution says it has made major changes and provides high-quality care.
Lessons not learned, say family
"It's not a commodity you're dealing with, it's humans." Lloyd Dean fears the Edmund Hillary Retirement Village in Remuera failed to learn the lessons of his dad's death.
9-month scabies outbreak in rest home
An outbreak of scabies infestations at a rest home wasn't managed properly for nine months, an official investigation has found.
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".
Retirement centres aim for top dollar
Long-term care for elderly New Zealanders is becoming a byproduct of the property development business.
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.