Studying up on NZ Super

Many Kiwis look forward to the freedom that comes with retirement. But most of us don’t know how much we need to save to enjoy the kind of retirement lifestyle we want.

Stay in charge of Christmas spending

Christmas is fast approaching, but if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, there’s no need to panic.

Time to revise your budget for tax cuts and GST increase

By now you may have noticed there’s extra money in your pay packet and you may be paying more at the supermarket and petrol station.

Keeping track of financial changes

Financial changes are on the way for all of us, which means it’s time to take another look at our budgets.

Is your retirement sorted?

For some New Zealanders 65 is the new 45 – these Kiwis are still busy working and have plenty of things to do before they ‘retire’.

Sorted staff make for a better workplace

People who are experiencing financial stress at home tend to bring it to work with them.

KiwiSaver - what do you know?

Around 1.3 million New Zealanders are signed up to KiwiSaver. But do they know enough about the scheme or fund they’re investing in?

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.