KiwiSaver Funds - February 16th Strict evidence requirements for KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals Tapping into KiwiSaver early (ie not for a first home or retirement) isn't an easy process, nor is it meant to be a get-out-of-jail-free card if you've been careless with money. Be warned, if you're …
KiwiSaver Funds - February 14th What to look out for in a new job contract It’s tempting to jump at the offer of a job right away and skim-read the contract, especially if you're a new graduate and this is your first foray into your industry. But there are some …
KiwiSaver Funds - February 10th Put your best foot forward in your first job 1 Bring your best attitude to work Having a positive attitude in the workplace will help make your work life a much more positive experience for you and your employer. It’s completely normal to feel a …
KiwiSaver Funds - February 7th Is your KiwiSaver account at risk of Coronavirus contagion? The sky is falling! Anybody familiar with the folk tale about Chicken Little will know that (spoiler alert!) his predictions about the end of the world were somewhat exaggerated. Even though one falling acorn shouldn’t …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 30th Opinion: Are KiwiSaver members about to get a cash windfall? New Zealanders are notably lax at saving for old age, so the recent recommendations from the Retirement Commissioner are likely being welcomed by many. One surprising point – that we don’t need to raise the age to …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 29th Retirement commissioner proposes automatically increasing KiwiSaver contribution rates Automatically increasing KiwiSaver member contributions each year and tripling the annual government KiwiSaver incentive are among a raft of recommendations from the Retirement Commissioner. In his 2019 review of retirement income policies, the Retirement Commissioner has …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 27th You’re never too young to join KiwiSaver For many New Zealanders, KiwiSaver is an everyday part of their finances. Deductions come out of salaries and are transferred into Kiwisaver schemes. But what if you don't earn an income and, instead, you spend your days …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 15th Is a KiwiSaver savings suspension ever a good idea? Having enough money when you hit retirement is something that should be thought about long before you near the age of stopping work. This is where KiwiSaver comes in – the government scheme where you …
Home Loans - January 12th In search of greener pastures: How to buy a vacant block of land Buying land as a way to get a rung up on the property market may seem scary because it isn't the most common option. But it doesn't have to be daunting. The key is to take …
First Home Buyers - January 7th KiwiSaver first home buyers withdrawal: 14 useful steps Co-author: Michelle Norton House hunting is stressful enough, without finding out you missed a step toward KiwiSaver first home withdrawal approval, or that you don’t make the cut for a KiwiSaver first home grant. You can read about …
