OpinionInside Money: Govt blows $5b on KiwiSaver in five yearsWith the removal of the tax exemption in 2012 on the employer component of KiwiSaver contributions, the govt sneakily increased its tax-take without many people noticing, writes David Chaplin.16 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Kickstart incentive for kids to joinI'm considering signing my kids up for KiwiSaver, in part to get the $1000 kickstart but will also make regular contributions.16 Dec 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverSavers ignorant on fundsA third of people don't know what type of fund their KiwiSaver money is in, according to a survey by the country's largest provider.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKiwisaver: It pays to know what's on offerKey things to consider when choosing where to save include risks, time to retirement, disclosure and fees.09 Dec 07:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: DIY not for annuitiesSimply withdrawing savings in regular amounts carries the risk that the money might run out before you do.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: You don't need to work to contribute and get benefitsKiwiSaver is described on the www.kiwisaver.govt.nz website as a "voluntary, work-based savings initiative".25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseWhat happens if your boss doesn't pay'I have just found out that my employer has not been paying my KiwiSaver contributions or employer contributions.' Now what? Helen Twose tells you.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Hands-on Super an option for capable investorsWouldn't you love to manage your own retirement funds? Instead of handing them over to a KiwiSaver provide, you research and buy the assets, which could include individual equities and even rental properties.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBlair Turnbull: Hands-on-approach best for pensionsSix years on, the majority of KiwiSaver members remain in the default conservative funds where they were automatically placed on first joining the scheme, writes Blair Turnbull.12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Savings tips for returning expatsI read your interesting recent article on the Welcome Home Loan and believe it might apply to our returning daughter11 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: KiwiSaver top-up before kids can pay dividendsI read the other day about women hitting retirement with less in the kitty than men.04 Nov 06:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Inheritance rules for first homesLawyer first port of call for grandparent bequests but KiwiSaver offers options for supporting grandchildren, writes Helen Twose.28 Oct 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverShares boost top Kiwisaver fundsKiwiSaver funds with higher exposure to shares were the best performers over the September quarter, according to Morningstar.22 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: KiwiSaver just needs a little tickleEditorial: Listening to Winston Peters, you could be forgiven for thinking KiwiSaver was a seriously defective and widely reviled retirement savings vehicle.21 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: KiwiSaver default de-risk challenge from Peters"Where," asks David Chaplin, "are the current batch of default providers going to send members for 'impartial financial advice' - off to rival banks, perhaps?"20 Oct 11:44 PM
KiwiSaverReporting regime highlights KiwiSaver feesAll KiwiSaver investors should be able to find out how their fund is performing, what fees are being charged and where the money is being invested from today.20 Oct 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverNZ First's 'Kiwifund' planWinston Peters says changes to KiwiSaver which would stop it being "a pot of gold’’ for fund managers would be a bottom line in any post election coalition talks.20 Oct 01:08 AM
