Note the 2025 Index was released last week. *Michael Littlewood NZ Superannuation Guru, has always been critical of the formula … More Mercer Global Pension Index 2025
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Newsletter 38
Newsletter 38: 2025 Kiwi saver |Annuity /Superannuation| Protection Association of NZ. Hi everybody KASPANZ was formed in February 2013, … More Newsletter 38
Senior living and money issues
Not having a mortage free home post 65, is a big issue. See Link at bottom of page. During the … More Senior living and money issues
Superannuation Fair for all.
The attached article by Kelly Dennett is an improved effort from the Sunday Star Times, contrasting with the “poor” earlier … More Superannuation Fair for all.
Kiwi Saver
NZ First announces (in principal-no detail) Kiwi Saver changes as part of their party policy. Kaspanz is wary of MMP … More Kiwi Saver
Kiwi Saver and the Self employed: The 420,000 self employed are heding for finanncial trouble without Kiwi Saver fix.
Retirement Commission Release: https://assets.retirement.govt.nz/public/Uploads/Improving-the-retirement-savings-of-the-self-employed_Final.pdf Latest data reveals hundreds of thousands of self-employed New Zealanders risk retiring financially vulnerable – as … More Kiwi Saver and the Self employed: The 420,000 self employed are heding for finanncial trouble without Kiwi Saver fix.
The Guru of NZ Super Policy Michael Littlewood looks at NZ Super 2025
A Key read! GUEST POST: On the long-term costs of New Zealand Superannuation: more affordable now? A guest post by … More The Guru of NZ Super Policy Michael Littlewood looks at NZ Super 2025
Retirement Commissioner Observations
Should be compulsory reading for all commentators and New Zealand Members of Pariament. Any written material or address, from our … More Retirement Commissioner Observations
Means testing: Discredited policy, be wary of those proposing such legislation
Have you noticed its people in suits, high income earners, or well-paid Talk back hosts who suggest means testing income … More Means testing: Discredited policy, be wary of those proposing such legislation
Very solid article on NZ Super “What sensible adults dont tell you about the costs of NZ Super”
Quality comment. Some one who knows what they are talking about, a welcome change from the poorly researched opinion peices … More Very solid article on NZ Super “What sensible adults dont tell you about the costs of NZ Super”