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Piling up: New Zealanders now have more than $50 billion invested in KiwiSaver
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<p>New Zealanders have collectively got more than $50 billion in their KiwiSaver accounts - 11 years after the scheme was first launched.</p> <p>Figures from actuarial research firm Strategic Insight show the amount of money in the retirement savings scheme rose 4.8 per cent between March 31 and June 30 from $48.5 billion to $50.8 billion.</p> <p>A billion dollars flowed into KiwiSaver over the quarter from contributions while a further $1.3 billion came in from investment earnings and transfers from outside of KiwiSaver.</p> <p>The biggest growth came from KiwiSaver provider Generate, which saw its funds under manag...</p>
View moreGood to see positive steps taken by officials on this issue
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Officials have been asked to look into whether there should be a law change to enable people with certain disabilities to access their KiwiSaver early.
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Top Performances from Generate
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<p>Morningstar's latest KiwiSaver survey, to June 30, showed returns bounced back after a tough start to the year.</p> <p>Read more <a href="https://www.goodreturns.co.nz/article/976506855/no-clear-reason-for-kiwisaver-success.html">here</a></p>
View moreRetirement boss Diane Maxwell: I wish I'd been better with money when young
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Maxwell says "The problem is trying to talk to young people about 'tomorrow' when every message they are getting is 'today'! We want it now, have it now, if you don't have the money borrow it. You go on social media and everyone has got everything."
View moreGet Sorted: KiwiSaver gets even better
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Three promising changes to KiwiSaver will help people get better results.
View moreThe big changes coming to KiwiSaver
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Retirement savings scheme KiwiSaver is to undergo a raft of changes next year if they get the thumbs up from politicians.
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Low KiwiSaver fees no guarantee for biggest returns
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Choosing the cheapest KiwiSaver fund will not guarantee you get the most in your pocket, research suggests.
View moreGenerate #1 KiwiSaver Fund in two categories at 31 May 2018
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The latest KiwiSaver performance tables show fantastic results for the Generate Funds.
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Get Sorted: Financial feminism can close the gender wealth gap
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View life as a race, and you're bound to feel left behind. There are always others who started earlier, started ahead, are natural runners, had longer legs, had better shoes – whatever the reason. "Getting ahead" financially, though, is not about getting ahead of someone else. That's not the point. It's about getting to a better future position from wherever we're at right now – making the most of our money situations through the best possible decisions.
View moreFive KiwiSaver mistakes to avoid
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One of the five mistakes is choosing a provider before an investment option. Liz Koh: "There is nothing wrong with paying higher fees if the provider delivers consistently higher net returns after fees."
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