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The Investor 30 September 2008

Tax cuts bring KiwiSaver into reach for many. The “I can’t afford KiwiSaver” excuse is about to get weaker for many New Zealanders. Tax cuts come into effect from October 1, and many families will also benefit from changes to the Working for Families tax credit and income threshold. The extra money will cover at least half of many people’s KiwiSaver contributions, sometimes more.

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The Investor 16 September 2008

Retirement payments likely to make a comeback. Annuities — which are typically monthly payments to retired people, over and above NZ Super — may be on their way back onto the New Zealand scene.

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NZ Herald 13 September 2008

Q&As: KiwiSaver ethical investments options vary widely; Options for KiwiSavers who have gone overseas; A provider challenges my advice on a family spreading its KiwiSaver accounts around. Plus: Win a book.

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NZ Herald 6 September 2008

Q&As: Family of five should go with several different KiwiSaver providers to compare them; Last week’s look at the effects of gearing was deliberately simplified — and it probably didn’t make too much difference; Two poetic reactions to last week’s poem; Parliament move ends wait for woman not wanting to sign a work contract that treats KiwiSavers differently.

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