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An increasing number of Kiwis are tapping into their retirement savings.
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Oliver Mander: NZ v the Aussies - at investment, we're not even close
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Kiwis can tap A$20,000 from Oz super savings
New Zealand citizens who meet strict criteria can take money out of Oz superannuation.
Matheson Russell: KiwiSaver gets a heart
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Kiwis are saving but are not getting much bang for their buck.
McBeth: KiwiSaver reform and the investment fee bugbear
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Unlocking KiwiSaver: Why 500,000 Kiwis will now be able to join
A handful of law changes which take effect on July 1.
Editorial: Diligence needed over KiwiSaver 'sin stocks'
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Kiwis among world's worst savers
Kiwis are among some of the worst savers in the developed world.
Money-laundering safeguards still not fit for purpose: FMA
Regulator highlights deficiencies.
Warning to Kiwi consumers as minimum wage increase hits
Businesses say they will have to pass wage costs on to consumer.
Revealed: How much cash Kiwis keep in their wallet
Research shows the amount of cash Kiwis like to keep handy.
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Australia's largest airline says it stands by it air points expiry warning methods.
How the rich keep getting richer
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Budget hack: $5 note trick to save $1900
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Kiwis should save minimum of 10 per cent of yearly earnings for retirement shortfall.
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