KiwiSaver for non-employees of all ages — plus new research on KiwiSaver fund switching during Covid downturn
Switching funds: Young switched more, and members of bank schemes
Non-employees:
- Aged 18 to 65: $1,042 BEFORE June 30; rules for first year and turning 18 or 65; best to drip feed.
- Over 65: Good place for retirement savings; problems withdrawing money?
- Under 18: savings habit and learning about investing; aim at first home ownership
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