KiwiSaver Funds - March 30th Low-Fee KiwiSaver Funds Vs High Returns: How they Compare First things first. We have to point out that in the world of investment, nothing is certain, and that past results are not indicative of future returns. So just because you're in a low-fee KiwiSaver …
KiwiSaver Funds - March 24th How Safe Is My KiwiSaver: Can You Lose Your KiwiSaver? For many New Zealanders, KiwiSaver is an integral part of their savings strategy, whether for a house deposit, or to carry them through a long and relaxing retirement. So it's little wonder many people have …
Home Loans - December 16th Cashed Up? Canstar Reveals How to Spend Wisely Lockdown was brutal but, on the upside, it gave us a chance to save some cash. With the ability to spend on ‘want to have’ rather than ‘need to have’ items slashed, many Kiwis will …
KiwiSaver Funds - December 15th How to Transfer Your Australian Super to KiwiSaver If you've spent time working in Australia, you'll have most likely contributed to an Australian superannuation fund. The equivalent of KiwiSaver, Australian super can be accessed when you reach Australia's retirement age, which is the …
KiwiSaver Funds - December 8th What Do the KiwiSaver Default Scheme Changes Mean? On December 1, 2021, the government's revisions to KiwiSaver default schemes came into effect. Along with a reduction in the number of default scheme providers, the risk profile of KiwiSaver default schemes also changed. Canstar …
KiwiSaver Funds - November 1st How to Make Voluntary KiwiSaver Contributions Making KiwiSaver contributions Typically, if you are employed and enrolled in KiwiSaver, you have to contribute a minimum of 3% of your salary. However, you can choose to contribute more. This could be either 4%, 6%, …
Home Loans - October 19th Real Estate vs Shares: Which is the Better Investment? Money in the bank, as the old adage goes, is money in the bank. It’s always going to be a reliable, liquid asset. But in these days of ultra-low interest rates, money stuck in a …
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 18th How to Live Off One Income and Save the Other Author: Helen Baker Many working couples across NZ can comfortably live off one income. This frees up the other person’s salary to be used to save for big-ticket items or build wealth for retirement. If this …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 12th Canstar talks to Milford: Provider of the Year | KiwiSaver It’s been a big year for KiwiSaver. According to the latest Financial Markets Authority (FMA) KiwiSaver Annual Report: Average KiwiSaver balances have risen 29% Total funds under management are up 31.7% to $81.6bn Membership is …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 30th KiwiSaver: How to Change KiwiSaver Providers KiwiSaver is great to have on your savings toolbelt. It can help you with a deposit for your first home and keep you comfortable as you live out your golden days of retirement. But just …
