With “advisors” encouraging people to re-mortgage their houses and pay off the loan with their Kiwisaver when it matures, is … More ? The Future
Susan St John/Alec Waugh Views
Contribution: Susan St John’s original articles and rejoinder, and Alec Waugh’s comments from Kaspanz, all indicate that the debate about … More Susan St John/Alec Waugh Views
Susan St John’s Rejoinder
Submitted on 2014/06/08 at 7:04 pm Great article thanks Alec. For someone who despairs that the lack of interest in these … More Susan St John’s Rejoinder
Susan St John articles. Kaspanz comment!
Susan St John recent series of articles made interesting reading. As usual her scholarship is sound but please Susan doesn’t … More Susan St John articles. Kaspanz comment!
Susan St John Finale
An annuity, based on the private incomes of old, would help the young stretch their KiwiSaver into old age Posted … More Susan St John Finale
Super Strain on Generation X?
Susan St John’s 2nd article in her 3 part series Super strain on Generation X will become too much Posted … More Super Strain on Generation X?
Susan St John 2014 series: 3 articles on Retirement and associated income issues.
Susan’s articles are always succinct and thoughtful. Here is the first one. Don’t let glow vanish from golden years, New … More Susan St John 2014 series: 3 articles on Retirement and associated income issues.
Labours Kiwi Saver plan upgrade policy
What is the Kaspanz view on Labours Kiwi Saver and monetary policy proposal? One has to applaud new policy of … More Labours Kiwi Saver plan upgrade policy
Our Tasman Neighbours raise the retirement age for Superannuation (In-depth review of NZ party positions by Alec Waugh)
Treasurer Joe Hockey prior to his May 13 Budget, has announced plans to rise the Australian Superannuation age to 70. The Aussie Superannuation scheme is completely different to New Zealand, complex, means tested and riddled with exceptions. The announcement has a “knee jerk policy approach” “all over it, so comparisons with NZ are limited. Perceptions however play a role in all things, and our Tasman neighbours decision to move the Superannuation age upwards impacts on thinking here in NZ Continue reading Our Tasman Neighbours raise the retirement age for Superannuation (In-depth review of NZ party positions by Alec Waugh)
“The Future is Now ” forum proceedings. What did they say! Look for the Summary of issues.
http://docs.business.auckland.ac.nz/Doc/ForumProceedings-RetirementIncomesPolicy-April2014.pdf Posted Alec Waugh