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Why New Zealand's Retirement System Works So Well
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America, you’ve undoubtedly heard, is facing a retirement crisis. Millions of boomers fear, often justifiably, that they’ll outlive their savings. But what you may not have heard is that some U.S. retirement experts think New Zealand may have the answers that would avert a crisis here.
View moreThe Generate KiwiSaver Scheme strongly supports the stance taken by Commerce Minister Craig Foss
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Seriously ill Kerikeri woman Judi Finegan wanted access to her KiwiSaver to tide her over while recovering from a double mastectomy, but her provider ANZ Investments didn't think she was sick enough to receive her $14,700.
View moreStop selling product and start advising, FMA warns
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The Generate KiwiSaver Scheme strongly believes New Zealanders should be given simple and effective advice on their KiwiSaver. It could mean the difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars to people in their retirement. We are proud to say that over 95% of our members have joined through an adviser and best of all that service is absolutely free!
View moreSocial Security in decline: What the U.S. can learn from New Zealand's KiwiSaver program
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A good question to start with: What if workers controlled more of their retirement savings and the federal government less? The AARP and the Brookings Institution recently teamed up for an event on New Zealand's auto-saving plan: the KiwiSaver program. New Zealand ranks among the top five countries in the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom, far ahead of the U.S., which was ranked 12th in the latest edition.
View moreMore KiwiSavers making own choices
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KiwiSavers appear to be getting the message that default funds are not the ideal place to leave their nest eggs, with the amount going to default funds almost halving.
View moreA review of BNZ and Generate KiwiSaver schemes one year on; a solid start and many positives
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KiwiSaver may have turned seven but both BNZ and Generate KiwiSaver schemes are relative newcomers and have recently only celebrated their first year of operation.
View moreUsing savings the second time around
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It’s possible to put KiwiSaver cash towards a house even if you have owned one before, but rules apply.
View moreTop up before you hit 65 to get Govt cash
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Contribution must be made before reaching milestone to get the highest possible payment for that year.
View moreMary Holm: Schemes here to stay, in some form
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Party proposals include Super at 60 for some, raising the starting age to 67, and making KiwiSaver compulsory.
View moreKiwiSaver members miss out on $400 million of “free money”
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ANZ Investments is suggesting KiwiSaver members set up direct debits to their KiwiSaver funds after estimating thousands of members missed out on around $400 million of Member Tax Credits from the Government in the last year.
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