Video: KiwiSaver Beginner's Guide - Part One

Name: KiwiSaver Series Part One
Uploaded: 2012-12-17T11:16:43+13:00
Duration: 514 s

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17 Dec, 2012 08:00 PMQuick Read

With nearly two million members and $12.8 billion invested in KiwiSaver, nzherald.co.nz is launching a four-part video series about the retirement savings scheme. Five years since it kicked off, KiwiSaver is still a mystery to many New Zealanders and we decided to provide a simple guide which covers the nuts and bolts. Experts Mary Holm and Chris Douglas tackle all the basic questions in a way which is easy to understand and jargon-free.

With nearly two million members and $12.8 billion invested in KiwiSaver, nzherald.co.nz is launching a four-part video series about the retirement savings scheme.

Five years since it kicked off, KiwiSaver is still a mystery to many New Zealanders and we decided to provide a simple guide which covers the nuts and bolts.

Experts Mary Holm and Chris Douglas tackle all the basic questions in a way which is easy to understand and jargon-free.

Part One: KiwiSaver Beginner's Guide

* What is KiwiSaver?

* Can anyone join, and how do I join/opt out?

* How much do I pay and how much does my employer pay?

* What does the Government contribute?

* Who should or shouldn't choose KiwiSaver?

* What are the alternatives to KiwiSaver?

* What happens when I change jobs?