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Calls to bring back $1000 KiwiSaver incentive
The retirement commissioner says the government should bring back the $1000 KiwiSaver incentive for first time workers.
The retirement commissioner says the government should bring back the $1000 KiwiSaver incentive for first time workers.
MARY HOLM COMMENT: Unless you're a high-risk investor don't go near a deal like this...
COMMENT: Everyone can use a "no surprises" policy when it comes to our spending.
Watchdog believes default schemes are not doing enough to inform savers of options
COMMENT: When it comes to misuse of our own money, Kiwis get the gold medal for self-justification.
COMMENT: There's a reason great ads with exaggerated promises never feature in the financial services industry.
Bill English announced a bigger surplus than expected as a growing economy underpinned by population delivered a bigger tax take than anticipated.
The cost of superannuation would rise from 5 per cent of GDP to 7 per cent of GDP by 2045, Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith said.
COMMENT: I went to Ireland recently to showcase KiwiSaver as that country grapples with out-of-date retirement incomes policies.
KiwiSaver membership and funds are growing at the slowest rate since the scheme began in 2007, but commentators say this simply reflects its maturing.
The Commerce Minister's comments come after analysis of the eight largest KiwiSaver schemes showed just three revealed the full fee cost.
COMMENT: If KiwiSaver downed an energy drink, here's how much higher it could jump: $462,000.
COMMENT: Nearly 11,000 people successfully applied to withdraw money from their KiwiSaver in the year to June.
Join Tristram Clayton as he talks with Business Reporter Christopher Adams about a potential financial crash for New Zealand.
COMMENT: Jumps in life expectancy make planning for our futures a moveable feast.
COMMENT: Total remuneration means all the employment benefits are reflected in the salary or wages.
COMMENT: Before spending, think: will your nest egg last once you stop working?
Seeing fees put into a dollar figure is the second biggest priority for savers behind returns, research shows.
Well-known financial adviser Martin Hawes is backing Forsyth Barr's re-branded KiwiSaver scheme.
COMMENT: Here's why who you're with influences how much you get ahead.
Most providers don't give KiwiSavers a full dollar figure for fees in member statements.
COMMENT: Anyone who has been a KiwiSaver member for at least three years and hasn't previously owned a home may be able to withdraw their savings.
The country's newest KiwiSaver provider says thousands of people have already registered to sign up with it - exceeding its 12 month
Most young people expect New Zealand Superannuation will be means-tested and the age of entitlement lifted by the time they retire.
Exclusive: At least $109 million of investments in controversial weapon and tobacco companies have been dumped by KiwiSaver providers.
Watch NZH Focus: KiwiSaver providers have dumped at least $109 million in controversial weapon and tobacco investments following a Herald investigation into responsible investment policies.
COMMENT: Isn't it a bit early for this? That's precisely the point.
COMMENT: Applicants are expected to provide physical evidence of their financial hardship.
COMMENT: Exclusion and engagement two ways to ensure holdings reflect values.
Financial adviser Hannah McQueen answered your money questions in a live chat.