Hi The editor has been on the road for much of July contributing to the South Island economy, but is … More New Zealand wealth. Who is earning the money and how much?
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Means testing: Beware!
WHY MEANS TESTING IS NOT EFFICIENT OR FAIR Means testing does not work like universal benefits, it denies people entitlements … More Means testing: Beware!
New Zealand Superannuation: A national Treasure
The expected Commentator questioning of universal superannuation, has already begun, some misguided people within Grey Power, calling for means testing. … More New Zealand Superannuation: A national Treasure
Aussie Superannuation under Review
Australia has a complicated and messy Superannuation situation https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/what-is-the-future-of-superannuation-20200205-p53xxv.html Further views : There are many flaws in Australia’s retirement system. … More Aussie Superannuation under Review
Solutions in a low interest world: Measure the risk!
David is ex Retirement Commission, been around the Retirement income scene for a while The big fix: how to find … More Solutions in a low interest world: Measure the risk!
Have Governments over the last 40 years enhanced equality or reduced it?
Post Covid 19, the calls will come for how to reduce Government debt. All the big ticket items will be … More Have Governments over the last 40 years enhanced equality or reduced it?
BUDGET 2020 plus Mary Holm NZ Herald weekend column May 9
The Budget is about to be announced, and costs for Covid 19 will generate discussion. The usual array of commentators … More BUDGET 2020 plus Mary Holm NZ Herald weekend column May 9
Great website :Mary Holm
Mary Holm Qantas Media Award-winning columnist writes a Q&A personal finance column in the Weekend Herald each Saturdayd . Great … More Great website :Mary Holm
How to pay for Covid 19?
This will be the first of many suggestions. Start thinking! Coronavirus: Tax changes coming to pay for Covid-19 response: … More How to pay for Covid 19?
Retirement Policy and Research Centre: Newsletter
Always good reading. Claire and Susan always make you think, the test of a regular newsletter! https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/business/about/our-research/research-institutes-and-centres/RPRC/updates/RPRC%20Update%20Volume%2013%20Issue%201%202020%20JB.pdf