KiwiSaver News

'Money put to good use': Climate-focused KiwiSaver scheme allows Kiwis to invest where it makes a difference

A new KiwiSaver scheme launched by Aurora Capital follows environmental, social and governance principles.

More people turning to KiwiSaver for hardship - and to buy first home

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals are up 43 percent, first-home withdrawals are up 18 percent.

'Don't do that': KiwiSaver expert reminds nervous investors not to switch funds because of COVID-19

How do Kiwis manage their money and what's their biggest success or failure?

Strong support for compulsory KiwiSaver, increase to contribution rates - research

A Financial Services Council survey shows 78 percent think KiwiSaver should be compulsory.

'It's free money': KiwiSaver members to lose out on hundreds of millions in Govt contributions

ASB says its KiwiSaver members alone are set to miss out on $90 million.

Young people panic-switched KiwiSaver funds during COVID-19 market fall, missing out on rebound - report

More than $1 billion of KiwiSaver funds that had been moved missed out on the subsequent market rebound.

How to maximise the Government’s KiwiSaver contribution before June deadline

A key deadline is looming for the Government's KiwiSaver contribution.

'Two cups of coffee': What $10 per week more in KiwiSaver could mean at retirement

For around the price of two weekly coffees, KiwiSaver members could be $1000 per year better off in retirement.

'Make an active choice': What the KiwiSaver default provider change means for you

From December 1, five of the current nine default KiwiSaver providers will change.

Major KiwiSaver revamp to give Kiwis 'better bang for buck'

Five KiwiSaver providers have been stripped of their default fund licences.

One easy way to get more from KiwiSaver

A quick and easy tip to help you get the most from your KiwiSaver.

'Over the moon': First home-buyer scrapes in under Auckland house price cap, gets First Home Grant

She bought a 2-bedroom townhouse in Onehunga for $625,000.

How I want to retire: Rebecca Robertson

KiwiSaver members talk about how they want to live when they retire.

'Leaving money on the table': KiwiSaver members in wrong fund may have lost $8000 over seven years

To get the most out of KiwiSaver, members should check they're in the right fund.

Financial Markets Authority still targeting KiwiSaver funds charging unreasonable fees

KiwiSaver providers must do an annual review of the fees they charge, justify them and report their findings, the FMA says.

Getting your KiwiSaver investment on track

Some important KiwiSaver tips from the experts.

How I want to retire: Gabi and Connor Hoffman

KiwiSaver members talk about how they want to live when they retire.

'Level playing field': New adviser regime sets out to increase Kiwis' confidence in seeking financial advice

A new financial advice regime comes into effect on March 15.

Call for KiwiSaver investors to be able to split savings between funds

"A lot of people ask can they have two funds, and the answer is they can't."

Five things no one tells you before jumping into the share market

Top five tips for share market investors

Revealed: The four life-shortening conditions guaranteeing early KiwiSaver withdrawal

Many Kiwis with the illnesses don't live until 65.

How I want to retire: Andrew Leusink

KiwiSaver members talk about how they want to live when they retire.

KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal: Your questions answered

KiwiSaver members can apply to withdraw most of their savings to buy a first home.

'Easiest way to save': Young Kiwi homeowner uses $60,000 from KiwiSaver to buy first home

It took him less than six years to save a $125,000 deposit for his first home.

Plunging COVID-19 share markets tested KiwiSaver customers' nerve, but increased engagement - research

"2020 has been a reminder of the perils of trying to time the markets."

'Take note and engage': Thousands of Kiwis in default KiwiSaver urged to make an active choice

From July 2021, the default KiwiSaver fund will change from 'conservative' to 'balanced'.

Are KiwiSaver admin fees outdated and unfair?

$0 fixed KiwiSaver admin fees are the way of the future according to experts.

'I've made $6000 to $8000': Pensioner says returns from KiwiSaver beat putting money in the bank

"By the time you pay tax on that money, you get nothing."

Three ways to get more from your KiwiSaver

Advice on how to get the most out of your Kiwisaver.

KiwiSaver members warned of potential losses from switching funds

An FMA report shows 2097 KiwiSaver members switched funds five times or more in the year to March.