26 June 2010
For some New Zealanders 65 is the new 45 – these Kiwis are still busy working and have plenty of things to do before they 'retire'.
>> Read Article
>> Heating & Air Conditioning News
21 Jul 2009: One in five home owners with a mortgage don't know that it is better to have a fixed rate rather than a floating rate when interest rates are expected to increase. ... more
19 Apr 2009: If you are looking for income generating securities a Buy and Hold Yield investments strategy on the share market may provide alternatives to banks. ... more
22 Mar 2009: Breaking your fixed mortgage term and moving to a lower interest rate may seem like an easy way to improve your cashflow. But in reality it could be a very expensive trip to the bank. ... more
5 Jul 2008: If you’re over 60 and own a house or other property, a reverse mortgage can seem an attractive option to help fund your retirement or pay for a major expense. But make sure you know the full costs and check out all your options before you sign on the dotted line. ... more
3 May 2008: With the recent introduction of new NZ Super rates and compulsory employer contributions to KiwiSaver, now is a good time to start thinking seriously about retirement saving.... more
9 Feb 2008: One of the things on the ‘to do’ list of many New Zealand workers this year will be deciding whether or not to join KiwiSaver.
You’ve probably heard about the government incentives like a $1,000 kick start to your savings, and the up-to $1040 annual ‘tax credits’. But there are also the employer contributions to consider.
... more
15 Dec 2007: If you’re planning to put your Christmas spending ‘on the plastic’ you’re not alone. Last year, New Zealanders charged $2.273 billion to their credit cards for the month of December – a $249 million increase on the previous month.... more
RUGBY Anxiousness among the All Blacks coaching cohort as they await a scan on Jordie Barrett's leg ahead of game two on their grand slam tour in Scotland More...
BUSINESS Reserve Bank stress testing suggests our banks could withstand major global disruptions More...
