Kiwi Saver

An Australian superannuation expert is against people using their retirement savings to buy a house. Audio

New research finds the majority of employers of workers who turn 65 stop paying the three per cent KiwiSaver contribution - effectively meaning a pay cut for these older workers. The Commission for… Audio

The knock-on effect of record low, and possibly negative, interest rates, has sent a shockwave through the markets, but are also a concern for savers and people living on fixed-incomes. Audio

Booming sharemarkets in major economies have lifted KiwiSaver fund returns. Audio

A Man with Down Syndrome wins right to access KiwiSaver funds before turning 65. Who else might benefit from this change? Audio

For lots of New Zealanders, KiwiSavers are among the biggest assets we own. But how can we make sure that the funds we invest that money in are investing in socially-conscious companies? Audio

Changes to KiwiSaver now mean people 65 and over can join the scheme, although they don't get tax breaks and employers aren't obliged to to make contributions. Audio

KiwiSaver members can now find out whether their savings have gone into investments they might consider untoward. Audio

A lack of interest, ignorance, or indifference may be costing Kiwisaver investors tens of thousands of dollars in future savings, according to the Financial Markets Authority. Audio

Out of 254 Kiwisaver investment funds on the market, just 16 are weapons free. An online service will be launching soon called Mindful Money, which can help people invest ethically.  Audio

Tax Working Group dissenter Robin Oliver is a former Inland Revenue deputy commissioner, and a recognised expert on the tax system. While supporting a capital gains tax on rental properties he… Audio

AMP's New Zealand wealth management business has fallen slightly as it sold less advice to investors. Audio

The strong investment performance of some of the country's largest iwi is expected to draw the attention of Government and Kiwisaver saving schemes. Audio

Mary discusses three ways to play with numbers. The first is dollar cost averaging. The second is the rule of 72. The third is what happens if you have 40 years in KiwiSaver.  Audio

Financial market volatility at the end of last year dented the annual returns on KiwiSaver funds. Audio

Have KiwiSaver concerns? RNZ listeners share theirs with personal finance advisor Mary Holm, asking if it's better to switch funds when their KiwiSaver balance falls, whether to move KiwiSaver money… Audio