Finance

For many, full time retirement sounds perfect. Others, however, aren’t quite ready to give up work altogether, simply because they’ve reached sixty-five. And, let’s face it, many of us can’t quite afford to! That’s were a ‘side hustle’  – a part-time job or short-stint of work – can come in handy.

Heartland is New Zealand’s leading provider of reverse mortgages, having helped over 19,000 customers across the country release equity from their homes to fund their dream retirement. As part of our GrownUps partnership, we conducted a survey last month which revealed how important it is for GrownUps members to retire from the comfort of their home.

Welcome to the fourth in our ‘Super-Saver’ series. This week we share tips and tricks on how to entertain – for less!

It's no secret New Zealand has an aging population. As medical care improves, we’re living longer – on average, 80% of Kiwi men aged 65 can expect to live until they’re 90, and women until they’re 94. A longer life means a longer retirement, and a longer retirement means more spending.

Retirement should be a time to relax – whether this means finally getting around to that ...

Published with permission from Vero Insurance New Zealand. Right now, we’re on the cusp of a ...

The third in our ‘Super-Saver’ series introduces you to the art of micro-saving, a fun way ...

The second in our ‘Super-Saver’ series introduces you to the cost-saving benefits of senior-volunteering. Volunteering With ...

Appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney for property (EPA-P) is arguably one of the most important ...

Jill and Dave Brandon were never going to sit on deck chairs in their retirement and gaze out to sea. They are active, curious types who are still interested in doing things for the first time.