Mary Holm: Should the rich get Super?
COMMENT: Men ending work have, on average, 20 per cent more in savings than women.
COMMENT: Men ending work have, on average, 20 per cent more in savings than women.
KiwiSaver has been pushed higher by strong share markets.
COMMENT: I have $15,000 saved, where should I put it?
What would it take to get more self-employed saving for retirement?
Financial gender inequity is explored in our Women and Money series, starting today.
Is a family loan a good way to trim tax? Not so fast, says the IRD.
How much money is your KiwiSaver fund investing in fossil fuel companies?
How could KiwiSaver be turned into an income in retirement?
KiwiSaver is worth over $57 billion and it's making Kiwis feel wealthier.
The FMA has put KiwiSaver fees under the microscope.
The minimum 3 per cent contribution will be less than half of your income in retirement.
Simplicity is branching out into home loans.
Green labelling system is needed to help people work out how ethical KiwiSaver funds are.
COMMENT: Early withdrawal should be a last resort.
COMMENT: Annual fees stay the same even if your remaining debt is small.
Average KiwiSaver fees are down but so are returns.
One million letters will go out to people in the wrong KiwiSaver tax rate this year.
I'm considering diverting funds into a similar (growth) managed fund
COMMENT: Where do you turn when an elderly relative is running up big debts?
COMMENT: Does your fund invest in weapons, gambling, pornography or animal testing?
COMMENT: What's the right answer for a too-crowded family: Renovate, build new or sell?
Only 500 of 5,500 New Zealand children in foster care will benefit from a new law.
COMMENT: If a home is what you really want after a divorce, then why not take the leap?
Putting 18 per cent of your pay into KiwiSaver is a big commitment — with a big payoff.
Strong markets across the board helped boost KiwiSaver funds.
Consumers want to avoid fossil fuel and human rights violation.
Kiwis are increasingly voting with their feet.
A handful of law changes which take effect on July 1.
COMMENT: Life cover peace of mind when younger but age can shift values.
We say: Our apparent diffidence and double standards with dubious stocks is exposed.