Retirement saving

The pros and cons of KiwiSaver

You may have read a news story recently about people selling KiwiSaver door-to-door.

Retirement saving - now is good

With the recent introduction of new NZ Super rates and compulsory employer contributions to KiwiSaver, now is a good time to start thinking seriously about retirement saving.

Ten steps to getting Sorted for retirement

Follow these ten steps to get sorted for a more comfortable retirement...

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Getting goals together

Kiwi Story

Since finishing his degree, James has worked for a bank. His fortnightly student loan repayments have ...

Getting a better deal on fees

Kiwi Story

Moana and Ray decided they needed some advice on what and where to save for their retirement. Repaying ...

Employer-based Super Schemes - Richard and Cath

Kiwi Story

Cath was widowed recently, when her husband Richard died at 75. During retirement, Richard had received ...

Employers

Many employers want to help their employees save and plan for retirement. Others simply want to help their employees develop personal money skills.

Retirement

Even if your retirement is a long way off, the financial decisions you make today can have a major effect on your lifestyle in the future.

So start planning now!

Saving

Decided you want to get saving? Great. This section contains tools to help you.

Private savings

For most people, there will be a gap between the annual income that New Zealand Superannuation provides, and the annual income they want in retirement.