60plus

Talking about the hard stuff

For many older people it’s difficult to talk about financial issues like appointing an enduring power of attorney, writing a will or using some of the money tied up in the family home.

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’.

Dealing with reduced investment income

Tips for dealing with reduced investment income in retirement:

Glossary: investment

Too late to join?

Kiwi Story

Leon is 62 and earns $37,000. He's been a member of his employer's super scheme for the last 10 years ...

Life expectancy

Which investment portfolio is right for you?

Things we haven't taken into account

When equity release can go wrong

Kiwi Story

James and Mary took out a line of credit when James retired, 12 years ago. The amount borrowed was the ...

When a village is not the right choice

Kiwi Story

Mere had been fiercely independent all her life and, at the encouragement of her children, reluctantly ...

Trusts - Elizabeth and George

Kiwi Story

Elizabeth and George transferred most of their assets into a family trust some years ago. George was ...