Remember there is strong debate and criticism re the methodology adopted by Mercer, with NZ Superannuation Guru Michael Littlewood a … More Mercer Global Pension Rankings. Methodolgy questionable !
Retirement Commissioner speaks common sense !
A voice to be listened to https://www.interest.co.nz/personal-finance/129936/retirement-commissioner-jane-wrightson-makes-case-cross-party-consensus
Gifting your savings to your children:Be cautious
Be cautuious when gifting income savings to your children@wider family. It deletes yourown retirement savings, how do you live post … More Gifting your savings to your children:Be cautious
New product from Life time Income and Editor comment on Accomodation Supplement
Older Renters need Govt housing support. Those living on only NZ Super (no additional income) are being short changed by … More New product from Life time Income and Editor comment on Accomodation Supplement
NZ Superannuation series
Hi all The Editor has been in Europe. Good to be back, the retirement issues in the UK, Germany and … More NZ Superannuation series
Kiwi Saver Overview 2024
Thanks to Investment News. Performance, Size, Fees for NZ Kiwi Saver funds . Interesting report, and as per usual, be … More Kiwi Saver Overview 2024
NZ Super: Private savings to top up ?
Interesting piece : 40% of NZ receipants have no other form of savings. Andrew Coleman points out NZ’s government retirement … More NZ Super: Private savings to top up ?
August 1 2024 Threshold tax changes on your Superannuation
Today the threshold tax changes impact NZ incomes. Thanks to the Government, a small rise is acknowledged All should … More August 1 2024 Threshold tax changes on your Superannuation
New Zealand Superannuation
Earlier this year Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said Raising NZ Super age would cause financial misery for over 65s – … More New Zealand Superannuation
Tax changes and NZ Super
NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension From 31 July changes to the Personal Income Tax thresholds mean some people getting NZ … More Tax changes and NZ Super