Growing Your Retirement Savings

Jul 25, 2023 1:19:05 PM

40% of people aged 65 and over have virtually NO other income besides NZ Super and another 20% only have that, and a little more* This is from the 2022 Review of Retirement Income Policy. We are also a fast-aging population, with the number of people aged 65 or older living in New Zealand likely to hit 1 million by 2028. Currently there are about 93,000 people aged 85 or older, and in just two years there will be more than 100,000.**


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Topics: Kiwisaver, Retirement, Savings, Financial Health

5 Steps to Becoming Financially Literate

Apr 27, 2023 5:33:30 PM

Navigating finances can feel overwhelming, and without a clear understanding you could be left ill-equipped and vulnerable to financial stress. Being financially literate can change your outlook toward money and help you make smarter financial decisions. From budgeting, saving, and building credit, to borrowing, repaying debt, or investing, we’re sharing these 5 steps to help you become financially literate.


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Topics: Debt Consolidation, Savings, Financial Advice

Will You Have to Keep Working After 65?

Mar 22, 2023 5:27:02 PM

Around a quarter of those asked said they would need to keep working after the age at which they receive the Government pension, according to US Research giant, Statista.* They surveyed people in several countries including the UK and Australia, finding that many will have to keep working to live comfortably. 


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Topics: Retirement, Savings, Mortgage Advice

How to Talk to Your Kids About Money

Sep 19, 2022 3:01:54 PM

Finance conversations are a good way to teach children financial habits that could stay with them for life. Not only does financial literacy teach children about the importance of saving and how to save, but it could also help them avoid tough lessons later on when it comes to overspending or having too much debt. Help set your children up with healthy finance habits. Here are three easy ways to talk to your kids about money.


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Topics: Savings, Financial Health, Financial Advice

Helping your kids onto the property ladder

May 11, 2018 1:47:30 PM

Despite a slowdown in property price increases, many first home buyers are still struggling to get a foot onto the property ladder. Which is why they’re turning to the bank of mum and dad for help. Is this a viable solution or are we just shifting the problem? Find out more about helping your kids onto the property ladder.


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Topics: Retirement, Debt Consolidation, Mortgages, Savings, First Home Buyer, Bank of mum and dad

Inspiring Good Saving Habits

May 11, 2018 1:39:15 PM

Most of us are aware of the importance of saving: Saving for a first home, saving for a holiday, saving for retirement. But how often does that message filter through to our children? Experts say it’s never too early to start talking to children about money, and this amazingly simple formula could help kickstart their good saving habits.


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Topics: Retirement, Debt Consolidation, Mortgages, Savings, First Home Buyer

Ways to save in 2017

Jan 13, 2017 8:43:42 AM

If 2017 is the year you kick your spending habits and get on the road to saving, then read on. When it comes to saving money, making a few changes to old habits can result in significant savings. To get your finances off to a good start in 2017, we’re sharing our top tips for saving.

 


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Topics: Mortgages, Savings, Budget, Resolutions, 2017