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NZ Herald 29 September 2007

September 29, 2007
NZ Herald Q&A Column

Highlights from Holm Truths. Over the next few weeks, this column will run highlights from Mary Holm’s quarterly newsletter Holm Truths. Mary’s regular Q&A column will resume on October 27. STUFF AND HAPPINESS: A woman I know wasn’t sure what to do. Should she renovate her current house, or move to a cheaper suburb and buy a house that was already up to the minute? She preferred to stay put, but would have to borrow to renovate and wasn’t sure if she could afford to repay that debt.

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NZ Herald 22 September 2007

September 22, 2007
NZ Herald Q&A Column

Q&As: KiwiSaver totals over the years should be adjusted for inflation — but let’s not get carried away; People receiving ACC payments or Paid Parental Leave have a choice in KiwiSaver; Early retirement plans won’t be harmed by membership in KiwiSaver.

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The Investor 18 September 2007

September 18, 2007
The Investor

Combining kids and KiwiSaver. Every New Zealander under 65 will benefit from joining KiwiSaver, including newborns. But the rules — and how to make the most of them — are different for children, and many readers have questions about that. Here are a couple…

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NZ Herald 8 September 2007

September 8, 2007
NZ Herald Q&A Column

Q&As: Join KiwiSaver even if you are already in another super scheme — but no double dipping!; Can an employee get around the 4 per cent minimum contribution to KiwiSaver?; Is KiwiSaver for government employees too good to be true?; Choosing between KiwiSaver and another work scheme.

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The Investor 4 September 2007

September 4, 2007
The Investor

Ins and Outs of KiwiSaver tax credit. Judging by readers’ questions, confusion reigns about the government’s KiwiSaver tax credits, which match members’ contributions up to $20 a week or $1042.86 a year. The tax credits are paid to every contributing KiwiSaver member 18 and over until they reach NZ Super age (currently 65) or five years after joining, whichever is later. For example, if you join at age 63, you will continue to get the credits until five years later, when you are 68.

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NZ Herald 1 September 2007

September 1, 2007
NZ Herald Q&A Column

Q&As: How the typical KiwiSaver investment fund differs from a finance company; Would it work for the government to sign a contract that it wouldn’t change KiwiSaver over the years? Also: More winning entries for the KiwiSaver book.

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