Always a good read, and note the August 10th seminar!!!! https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/auckland/business/our-research/docs/RPRC/RPRC%20Update%20Volume%2014%20Issue%202%202021.pdf
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New Name “Retirement Commission” and their policy paper on NZ Superannuation
The Retirement Commissioner has announced a rebrand “The Commission for Financial Capability has a refreshed Māori name, and returned to … More New Name “Retirement Commission” and their policy paper on NZ Superannuation
Tony Alexander column and also a USA insight into Better jobs and a longer working life
Tony Alexander a NZ economist writes and researches with clarity and simplicity. Perhaps the best regular insights into key NZ … More Tony Alexander column and also a USA insight into Better jobs and a longer working life
Low Interest rates for savers
Due principally due to the low cash rate, and the printing of money (quantitive easing) and the effect of inflation … More Low Interest rates for savers
INHERITANCE: The Wealth Gap legacy
Rob Stock writes on inheritance issues, a subject which has changing trends, and deserves retirement income attention. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/125232470/inheritances-getting-larger-and-arriving-later-but-many-will-leave-little-for-their-children. There are … More INHERITANCE: The Wealth Gap legacy
Jane Wrightson newsletter. A quarterly update
Good progress here. The Retirement Commissioner is beginning to shake up the Retirement Income policy sector, timely! https://cffc.govt.nz/news-and-media/cffc-newsletter/cffc-april-2021/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=122734321&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sPATjW5pyVxPbAtihGGpClU9Q3Ozk5h3Cu3bOgBJxurivDVgxwJaxjyrscvgV_bXi
From Savings to Spending: A proposal to convert retirement account balances into automatic and flexible income. Some Kiwi saver info.
This American work, includes a snapshot of NZ, Canada and Australian retirement income policy. This article is one for the … More From Savings to Spending: A proposal to convert retirement account balances into automatic and flexible income. Some Kiwi saver info.
A richer you. How to make the most of your money by Mary Holm. Published by Harper Collins.
Mary Holm has done it again. her latest book (2021) highlights the Question &Answer series from her wonderful Weekend Herald … More A richer you. How to make the most of your money by Mary Holm. Published by Harper Collins.
Breaking News: Kiwi Saver default funds.
Government dumps five defaults adds two in major overhaul MAY 14, 2021 Grant Robertson: NZ Finance Minister ANZ, ASB, AMP, Fisher … More Breaking News: Kiwi Saver default funds.
Residency rules for New Zealand Superannuation. Pending change!
Rob stock reports on the progress of this topic. The qualifying period will now be phased in from the current … More Residency rules for New Zealand Superannuation. Pending change!