Aged careWhich country has best super fund?New research from JP Morgan reveals which country has the best-performing sovereign wealth fund in the world.21 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: No one deserves a fat state pensionGareth Morgan looks at the morality and practicality of continuing the present system of superannuation.17 Jun 09:48 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Elderly abuse an NZ epidemicAs many as one in 10 older people may be victims of financial elder abuse, writes Diana Clement.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Being Rachel GlucinaIn an attempt to make Metro's most powerful Aucklanders list, Peter Bromhead decides to rebrand as a gossip columnist.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Specialist choices give KiwiSaver twistNot all KiwiSaver funds are vanilla-flavoured conservative, balanced or growth funds, writes Diana Clement.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Aged careShould you still sign kids up to KiwiSaver?Parents would be financially better off paying down their mortgage or other debts than signing their children up to KiwiSaver.26 May 11:15 PM
Aged careKiwiSavers will have to leave $1000 in accountsFirst home buyers using their KiwiSaver savings will have to leave at least $1000 in their accounts in future.24 May 04:00 AM
BDBDAged careRyman posts 24pc lift in annual profitRyman Healthcare posted a 24pc gain in annual profit to $241.9m as the value of its properties increased and revenue rose.22 May 02:56 AM
Aged careRetirement villages see rapid growthNearly 33,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages, up from just over 24,000 people three years ago.15 May 05:00 PM
Aged careWomen more stressed about financesNearly 50 per cent of women find it uncomfortable to talk about their long-term financial future.12 May 03:14 AM
Aged careA tale of many New ZealandsSome regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.11 May 05:00 PM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Annuities - cash till it's overMany retirees are treating the KiwiSaver concept as a Lotto-style payout. Half of them are withdrawing their money and, of that number, most are blowing it on overseas holidays, cars, boats and consumer goods.03 May 07:00 PM
Aged careHouse price threat for retireesSoaring property costs will mean more New Zealanders are likely to experience hardship in retirement.21 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: $375 on my mindWhy it pays to remember the new NZ Super rate.22 Mar 08:30 PM
Aged careGreen light for Pukekohe villageRyman Healthcare has the green light for a $100 million Pukekohe retirement village for about 400 people south of Auckland.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Beneficiaries receive full use of schemeEven though KiwiSaver is touted as a workplace savings scheme you don't need to be in work to reap some of the benefits, writes Helen Twose.23 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Tipping the "too hard" basketWhen setting goals and planning for the future seem all too hard, it’s time to carve them down into manageable chunks.15 Feb 08:30 PM
Aged careGreen light for $100m Ryman planNeighbours have failed to stop Ryman Healthcare getting consent for a $100 million-plus village between Greenlane and One Tree Hill.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: There's no denying itThere are times when we just really don’t want to know how our finances are tracking towards retirement.08 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Key dodges funding issuePrime Minister John Key's negative reaction when Local Government New Zealand called for debate on the future funding of councils' activities was facile and myopic.06 Feb 12:54 AM
BDBDAged careSharemarket heads back up after slideNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Aged careHelen Twose: Studying for a seat on the boardThe path to the boardroom began in the classroom for Nelson-based finance executive Dave Ashcroft.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKiwiSaver: Funds can be used for foreign housesKiwiSaver is all about retirement savings but it recognises that for many people a comfortable retirement includes owning their own home.26 Jan 04:30 PM
Aged care$320m plan for retirement villagesGraham Wilkinson's Christchurch-based Retirement Assets is spending $320 million developing and expanding three retirement villages and he is now hunting for further sites.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Aged careMortgage wars: Banks prune ratesBanks have started cutting interest rates as the busy house-hunting season heats up. So how will it affect would-be home-buyers?14 Jan 04:00 PM
