New Zealand Society of Actuaries come out with solid support for NZ Superannuation, confirming once more, that NZ Super is … More NZ Superannuation :becoming more essential”. →

New Zealand’s consumers price index increased 4.7 percent in the 12 months to the December 2023 quarter, according to figures … More 2024 CPI figure. Just annouced →

Always solid reading, from two pioneers of New Zealand retirement income commentators! https://www.auckland.ac.nz/assets/business/our-research/docs/economic-policy-centre/pensions-and-intergenerational-equity/PIE%20newsletter%20December%202023.pdf RETIREMENT SPENDING https://www.unisaver.co.nz/forms-and-resources/mary-holm-articles/rules-of-thumb-on-retirement-spending/

  HOUSING The primary measure of housing affordability is the house prince-to income ratio. A ratio 3 to 1 (average … More Retirement Commission: Elderly housing Woes →

BOOKS: Cracking Open the Nest Egg: How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last the Distance. Martin Hawes, 2022. Great for … More Books, websites and those people talking about Retirement income issues. Kaspanzs annual review! →

These are the 2024 Pay dates for payment of NZ Superannuation https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/documents/eligibility/seniors/nz-superannuation/nz-super-vp-payment-calendar-2024.pdf

From July 2024 the residency criteria changes. https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/seniors/nz-super-and-veterans-pension-residency-changes-2024.html#:~:text=Current%20residence%20criteria,your%20home%20in%20NZ%2C%20and

Liz Koh a well-respected New Zealand retirement income commentator has an excellent website for retirement income issues. Liz is an … More A very good Retirement Income website →

Australia reflections  I spent the last 6 weeks in Australia, the visit confirming my view that Australian political, economic and … More Australia →