KiwiSaver

NZ Herald 12 November 2016

Q&As: Risky to put all your money in a single share; Reader recommends book and website about index funds; NZ research on active v passive similar to elsewhere; My maths is called into question; A reader doesn’t like debate in column…; …But another reader is happy; KiwiSaver rules if you move overseas.

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RNZ Radio 10 November 2016

Why some people are still not in KiwiSaver, or are on a contributions holiday. Part 1: Basically why you should be in; Should US election results affect KiwiSaver? Common reasons for not joining: Worries and fears; Bad experience with managed funds; Lack of trust of government; Fears about economy; Ethical reasons

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NZ Herald 29 October 2016

Q&As: Why I won’t publish list of top-performing share funds; What happens to KiwiSaver at 65…; …but what if you’ve been in the scheme less than 5 years?; Bad news for travelling teacher about NZ Super eligibility.

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NZ Herald 15 October 2016

Q&As: Like it or not, retiree didn’t directly contribute to NZ Super he now receives; Buying leasehold property is for high risk takers only; KiwiSaver first home withdrawal rules much less than grant rules; Dividends beat bank interest, but riskier.

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NZ Herald 24 September 2016

Q&As: 2 Q&As on keeping savings in KiwiSaver or term deposits during retirement; Small-town landlords face bigger rate bills; Is a reader envious of last week’s correspondent?; Alternative payment helps some recipients of foreign state pensions.

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NZ Herald 17 September 2016

Q&As: What to do with spare proceeds from Auckland house sale; Worrying about mortgage break fee is tail wagging dog; Getting the most out of KiwiSaver and a work super scheme; NZ Super too generous for recent immigrants?

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NZ Herald 10 September 2016

Q&As: Ethical investing can be effective — even if it’s not done perfectly; KiwiSaver tax credit continues if you’re overseas briefly; Deduction of overseas pension from NZ Super the only fair way.

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NZ Herald 3 September 2016

Q&As: Should student earn interest while running up student loan?; Freebies for shareholders left some the worse for wear; Deduction of Canadian pension from NZ Super seems fair; Another ethical KiwiSaver fund; Show Me The Money Week about to start.

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