Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - November 16th Kids’ Saving Accounts: What’s on Offer From NZ Banks Money decisions are very much part of our day-to-day adult lives. Do we buy a coffee, or save the cash for a long-term payoff, like a holiday? Are we investing in the right KiwiSaver account? But …
First Home Buyers - November 5th From Flatting to Buying a First Home: A Complete Guide Deciding to buy a property instead of renting is a big decision. Becoming locked into a mortgage can feel daunting. But there are plenty of benefits to buying a home instead of renting. First off, it’s …
Banking & Insurance - November 4th Six Essentials for Every Investment Plan It’s easy to assume that investing decisions are based on rational, logical facts. But humans are emotional creatures, particularly when it comes to decisions about money. If markets are up, we tend to get excited …
Banking & Insurance - October 23rd Investing for Young People: Shares, Bonds, Property. Where Do I Start? The word investing is getting thrown around a lot these days, so it isn’t surprising a growing number of us want to know more. But if it isn’t a world you’ve already dabbled in, investing …
Banking Satisfaction - October 21st A Complete Guide to Freelancing and the Gig Economy There’s a growing interest behind freelancing and the gig economy, unsurprisingly. The freedom to be selective with your jobs/work, flexibility of hours, variety in your work – it all sounds pretty dreamy. The gig economy …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 16th KiwiSaver Fees vs Returns: Are You Getting True Value? Let's start by answering this basic question: What fees do KiwiSaver members pay? In general, KiwiSaver members pay a fee comprising two parts: A fund administration fee: this is a fixed dollar charged to each investor …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 12th Maximise Your KiwiSaver with Milford | Canstar’s Provider of the Year 2020 When it comes to personal finances, nothing is more important than KiwiSaver. Around 60% of Kiwis are members, and between us we've over $62bn invested. It's there to help get people into their first homes. …
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 2nd How to Maximise Your KiwiSaver If you want to maximise your KiwiSaver, you can't just set it and forget it. You need to take an active role in your fund and your contributions. Thanks to providers' apps and websites, it's …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 23rd Keeping Track of Your KiwiSaver Balance & Contributions Use your My KiwiSaver login, or register with IRD One easy way to keep track of your KiwiSaver balance is to use the Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) My KiwiSaver platform. My KiwiSaver keeps tabs on any …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 22nd Canstar’s Research Reveals the Best KiwiSaver Providers 2020 KiwiSaver is a perennial hot topic on the Canstar Gold website. One of our most popular articles at the moment is New Zealand’s Top 10 KiwiSaver Schemes. The story proved an instant hit on our …