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New Zealand's risk-averse savers would dearly love to invest in infrastructure bonds to fund Auckland's growth. The Auckland Council and the Government should help make that happen
22nd May 16, 5:02am
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New Zealand's risk-averse savers would dearly love to invest in infrastructure bonds to fund Auckland's growth. The Auckland Council and the Government should help make that happen
Susan St John says altering NZ Super to a basic income could save 10% of the net cost from the upper end of the distribution while leaving the majority of superannuitants little affected
17th May 16, 11:27am
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Susan St John says altering NZ Super to a basic income could save 10% of the net cost from the upper end of the distribution while leaving the majority of superannuitants little affected
Banks want government to run public education campaign on incoming tax requirements noting they are 'legal requirements imposed by the government, not banks'
12th May 16, 10:07am
Banks want government to run public education campaign on incoming tax requirements noting they are 'legal requirements imposed by the government, not banks'
Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
3rd Apr 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey says New Zealand may be increasing the size of its economy by adding people and resources, but is not improving the productivity that will make everyone truly richer in the long run
Bernard Hickey thinks New Zealand should have a considered debate over a Guaranteed Minimum Income rather than just throw slogans around
27th Mar 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey thinks New Zealand should have a considered debate over a Guaranteed Minimum Income rather than just throw slogans around
Co-operative Bank CEO Bruce McLachlan argues banks penalising floating mortgage customers for margin pressure elsewhere is not rational
19th Mar 16, 6:02am
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Co-operative Bank CEO Bruce McLachlan argues banks penalising floating mortgage customers for margin pressure elsewhere is not rational
How should millennials be planning for their retirement when they can't see beyond their hefty student loans and high-sky property prices? Diane Maxwell gives her two cents
17th Mar 16, 12:57pm
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How should millennials be planning for their retirement when they can't see beyond their hefty student loans and high-sky property prices? Diane Maxwell gives her two cents
John Mauldin looks at how central banks' zero interest rate & negative interest rate policies are gumming up the global retirement machinery
2nd Mar 16, 4:02pm
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John Mauldin looks at how central banks' zero interest rate & negative interest rate policies are gumming up the global retirement machinery
Jenée Tibshraeny discusses why New Zealand's retirement capital is a blueprint for the rest of the country
15th Jan 16, 11:34am
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Jenée Tibshraeny discusses why New Zealand's retirement capital is a blueprint for the rest of the country
Survey results highlight public skepticism of financial advisers; underlines urgency for Financial Advisers Act overhaul
10th Dec 15, 3:06pm
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Survey results highlight public skepticism of financial advisers; underlines urgency for Financial Advisers Act overhaul
Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
17th Nov 15, 5:05am
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Elizabeth Kerr looks at charity, tithing, and gift giving and where it fits within your money machine goals
Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
4th Nov 15, 11:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr thinks our obsession with clothes is ruining our finances, our self-esteem and our planet
Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
27th Oct 15, 10:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr has a gift for readers this week and also explains The Diderot Effect and what to do about it
Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
19th Oct 15, 10:12am
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Elizabeth Kerr says 'average' is a moving baseline and if you aim for that you'll end up in the poor house
NZ Super Fund trumpets 50% a year gross return on Z Energy investment
1st Oct 15, 11:00am
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NZ Super Fund trumpets 50% a year gross return on Z Energy investment
Treasury says KiwiSaver providers must be watched closely to make sure the benefits of economies of scale are passed on to customers against a backdrop of big bank dominance
21st Sep 15, 10:09am
Treasury says KiwiSaver providers must be watched closely to make sure the benefits of economies of scale are passed on to customers against a backdrop of big bank dominance
Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like
20th Sep 15, 5:00am
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Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like
Elizabeth Kerr thinks selling cars to repay debt sooner is better than keeping them and paying the loans over seven years
14th Sep 15, 11:36am
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Elizabeth Kerr thinks selling cars to repay debt sooner is better than keeping them and paying the loans over seven years
Mercer and Cigna partner to provide KiwiSaver cover of $200 a month for people who have to stop working
7th Sep 15, 12:05am
Mercer and Cigna partner to provide KiwiSaver cover of $200 a month for people who have to stop working
NZIER calls for govt to strengthen KiwiSaver scheme, to get ageing population diversifying investments beyond NZ property
27th Aug 15, 4:05pm
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NZIER calls for govt to strengthen KiwiSaver scheme, to get ageing population diversifying investments beyond NZ property
Elizabeth Kerr looks at financial vision, how to get one and the downsides of navigating life’s spending/investment decisions without it
25th Aug 15, 5:02am
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Elizabeth Kerr looks at financial vision, how to get one and the downsides of navigating life’s spending/investment decisions without it
FMA concerned New Zealanders are relying on gut-instinct when planning for retirement
12th Aug 15, 5:03am
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FMA concerned New Zealanders are relying on gut-instinct when planning for retirement
NZ Super Fund's Adrian Orr says future generations would benefit from a resumption of govt contributions & end to taxing the Fund
8th Aug 15, 7:11am
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NZ Super Fund's Adrian Orr says future generations would benefit from a resumption of govt contributions & end to taxing the Fund
Review leaves NZ Super Fund's Reference Portfolio heavily weighted to equities
3rd Aug 15, 12:07pm
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Review leaves NZ Super Fund's Reference Portfolio heavily weighted to equities
Elizabeth Kerr ponders if early retirement is just a fad - or will it become a modern cultural shift?
14th Jul 15, 5:01am
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Elizabeth Kerr ponders if early retirement is just a fad - or will it become a modern cultural shift?