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!
Retirement income policy newsletter
The latest quarterly Update from the Retirement Policy and Research Centre is available here https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/auckland/business/our-research/docs/RPRC/RPRC%20Update%20Volume%2014%20Issue%201%202021.pdf Great Column .https://maryholm.com/categories/nz-herald-qa-column/
Comparison New Zealand and Australia Superannuation
In 2013 Ross Guest was tasked by the Retirement Commissioner to compare the New Zealand/ Australia Retirement Income Systems. Read on!!!
This columnist deserves a knighthood. Continue reading Comparison New Zealand and Australia Superannuation
Kiwi Saver Fees
Financial Markets Authority Press release on Kiwi Saver Fee’s. The “Golden Mile” for fund managers has gone on for years, … More Kiwi Saver Fees