Retirement

NZ Herald 4 October 2025

Q&As:
– A bank account for a couch surfer
– No, it’s not me! Scam warning
– Reader excited by recent returns …
– … While another gets a little bit brave
– Now retired, we’re selling our rental
– Is renting out bach a good idea?

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NZ Herald 20 September 2025

Q&As:
– Buying a rental not a good idea for 69-year-old
– A way for kids’ KiwiSavers to grow fast
– Fund closures worry a reader
– Trusts and other depositors covered by compensation scheme
– Smart device required for this bank account

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NZ Herald 16 August 2025

Q&As:
– A way to build family wealth
– When a couple of percentage points matters
– Don’t drop health insurance …
– … how much in savings do you need if you do?
– When you should and shouldn’t switch risk level
– Timing markets not as easy as it sounds

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NZ Herald 9 August 2025

Q&As:
– Why rental property is not a great retirement investment
– What about commercial property?
– How to handle money when husband going into care
– Help available for the retired
– Rule of 72 — when debt doubles

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NZ Herald 2 August 2025

Q&As:
– KiwiSaver serious illness withdrawals not easy
– Are people doing KiwiSaver at expense of reducing their mortgage?
– Should homeowners’ mortgage interest be tax deductible?
– When choosing fund, choose lowest fees and what else?
– You can do KiwiSaver with more than one provider. Should you?
– Why rentals aren’t great in retirement
– List of KiwiSaver-exempt employers

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NZ Herald 19 July 2025

Q&As:
– Low-risk way to invest in rentals
– Another good way to invest in property, but …
– Easy way to give to charities
– KiwiSaver versus term deposits in retirement
– Big KiwiSaver fee savings, and getting risk right
– Best way to compare KiwiSaver fees

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