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KiwiSaver equation - moving to 10pc?

9 May 13 - The New Zealand Herald - Annie Gray

The greatest challenge facing KiwiSavers is that though most young people realise they have to do something for their retirement, their current contribution levels are not going to make them comfortable.

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New help for deciding whether to replace a policy

2 May 13 - New resources released from the Financial Services Council are there for advisers and also to help consumers to decide whether changing their life insurance policy is a good idea.


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Is fund jumping the future

9 May 13 - The New Zealand Herald - Annie Gray

Will KiwiSaver members start changing between schemes or funds to follow the best performers once the new disclosure regime is in place?
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 18 Feb 13 - There are a number of risks in life, such as natural disasters, loss of income, and sickness.
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A Smart Choice coming to NZ?

13 May 13 - Stuff.co.nz - Rob Stock - ANZ denies it is planning to launch a version of its low-cost Smart Choice Super scheme in New Zealand. According to a report in the Australian Financial Review, Smart Choice Super has attracted more than 20,000 clients since it was relaunched late last year.

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Towards a shareholder society

9 May 13 - The New Zealand Herald - Blair Turnbull
Remember the year 2007? Team New Zealand were stamping their mark on the Louis Vuitton Cup after beating Luna Rossa 5-0 in Valencia, Helen Clark was Prime Minister and KiwiSaver was having its final design touch-ups.

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New Zealand Superannuation Fund makes two leadership appointments

Thursday - Media Release - NZ Superannuation Fund
The Leadership Team at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund has welcomed two new members.

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Can WINZ take my KiwiSaver?

13 May 13 - Stuff.co.nz - Would Work and Income New Zealand ask me to tap into my KiwiSaver account if I fell on hard times? Some benefits are income or means-tested, but the short answer is: No.

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Strict criteria for early KiwiSaver withdrawal

Tuesday - The New Zealand Herald - Diana Clement
The problem for many KiwiSavers is often a lack of understanding of essentials versus luxuries. "It's my money and I want it." So say many KiwiSavers.

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The true cost of NZ super yet to be faced

12 May 13 - Stuff.co.nz - Jeff Mathews
In a previous article, "How much is enough?", I looked at how much money would be required to fund various levels of income at retirement for a 20-year period.

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