Now is a good time to review KiwiSaver decisions

If you’re using this time of year to review your finances, don’t forget to add KiwiSaver into the equation.

Plan your Christmas spending and have a Happy New Year!

The recession has prompted many people to focus on their financial situation and take better control of their spending.

Investigate before you invest

Being able to invest with confidence is a critical part of saving for retirement and managing your money in retirement.

Insurance – how much do you need?

Insurance is a way to protect you and your family from financial loss if the unexpected happens to the things you own, your health or your ability to work.

Getting help with your finances

Managing your money can be hard to do all by yourself. Resources like Sorted can take you a long way.

Fixing mortgage knowledge gaps

One in five home owners with a mortgage don’t know that it is better to have a fixed rate rather than a floating rate when interest rates are expected to increase.

No change to NZ Super in Budget

The government’s decision to suspend automatic payments to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund does not affect New Zealanders’ fortnightly NZ Super payments.

Tips for coping with redundancy

If you have lost your job or are worried about being made redundant, there are steps you can take to ease the financial pressure.

Mortgage holidays a last resort

In the past, some mortgages have allowed borrowers facing financial difficulties to take a "mortgage holiday" for up to three months.

Changes from 1 April 2009

1 April 2009 marks the introduction of tax cuts for some taxpayers, a new tax credit, and significant changes to KiwiSaver. As well as annual changes to NZ Super rates and student loans.