National pledges to boost KiwiSaver contribution rate
By Giles Dexter of RNZ National is pledging to further increase the default KiwiSaver contribution rate if re-elected…
Why the retirement wealth gap is about to get wider
Public sector workers are being promised pensions that pay more than £11 for every £1 they save. Yet…
Workers’ pensions expected to soak up costs if Reeves taxes salary sacrifice schemes
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The five secrets of the happiest pensioners
It’s not enough just to retire in this day and age — expectations of retirement are much higher…
Automatic emergency savings accounts may help Canadians save
A new study has found very few Canadians have any emergency savings. A recent report from Western University’s…
Idaho dad wants to use $200,000 inheritance to buy new Harley-Davidson before paying off mortgage but experts explain why he shouldn’t
An Idaho dad just received a $200,000 inheritance and immediately set his sights on a new Harley-Davidson. A…
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
As many as 30% of people who are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons are…
Proposed Finance Bill reforms will ‘create chaos’, STEP warns ahead of autumn budget
STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, is urging the government to reconsider some of the…
Retiring This Year? Here’s How Much Monthly Income You Should Target for Stability
Key Takeaways Financial planners typically advise saving enough to replace about 75% of your pre-tax income for retirement.…
What doctors can really expect to receive in their NHS pension
Resident doctors went on strike earlier this month demanding a pay rise of up to 26 per cent…
Four ways to live life to the fullest in retirement while protecting your nest egg
What’s on your bucket list? Is it world travel, picking up a new hobby, or mastering a second…
County Durham woman inherits £500,000 from cousin in USA
Genealogists on the BBC series Heir Hunters traced the 69-year-old woman, who did not want to be named,…