We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell…
Why Canadian retirees must shift to a 3.9% withdrawal rate in 2026 to protect their savings
Worried retiree man sitting thinking. Retirees, brace yourselves: The golden rule of retirement withdrawals just got a cold…
Air New Zealand forecast to lose $125m this financial year as costs surge, analyst warns
Air New Zealand last week said costs from engine issues were a drag on near-term earnings. Hewitt said…
Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?
Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their…
AI rattles US investors, while China’s tech stocks hold steady – for now
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping industries and markets, even though artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a still theoretical…
KiwiSaver fees to top $1.1b as funds hit $145b – Morningstar report
Morningstar said global equities outperformed local markets. New Zealand equities posted modest gains, while Australian equities were broadly…
China’s software sector braces for spillover from AI-led global sell-off
Fears that increasingly capable AI agents pose existential threats to the traditional software business have rippled through global…
Is the 4% Retirement Rule Changing For Baby Boomers?
If you are a retired Baby Boomer, or a Baby Boomer who has done any retirement planning at…
Average 401(k) Withdrawal Rate for Retirees in 2026 Revealed—What Does It Mean for You?
Recent research shows that married retirees withdraw about 2.1% of their savings annually, while spending 80% of their…
The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Ahead of 2026, According to Wall Street Analysts (Hint: Not Palantir)
Morningstar analysts recently ranked Nvidia and Microsoft as the two best artificial intelligence stocks to buy right now.…
The Key to a Winning 401(k)
Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing…
KiwiSaver turns 18, assets climb $5b to nearly $135b
“We have our first $1 billion default fund, and more on the way,” Bunkall said. KiwiSaver assets on…