Saving for retirement can feel like a lofty – sometimes impossible – goal for many Kiwis. When everyday expenses already stretch the budget, it’s no surprise that retirement savings can sometimes fall to the bottom of the list. How do you plan for...
KiwiSaver is a great tool to kickstart your long-term investment plan. You can use it to help fund your retirement or a first home. In some circumstances, you can also withdraw some of your KiwiSaver investment for hardship reasons. Going through financial hardship...
Big changes have been announced to KiwiSaver recently and we want to ensure you’re all across it. To recap what has been announced: The default contribution rate will be increased from 3% to 4% by April 2028 for both employees and employers. This will be...
You’ve spent years building your KiwiSaver investment. You’ve watched it grow, ridden out a few bumps in the market, and now that you’ve reached 65+ you’re finally reaching the point where you can access it. But before you do anything… pause. Because withdrawing...