Finance

Retirement often feels decades away, especially for teenagers or young adults. Yet the truth is, the earlier your children start saving, the easier and more secure their later years can be.

As Christmas approaches, many grandparents start thinking about gifts that mean more than what’s wrapped under the tree.

Helping your adult children financially can feel like a tightrope walk. Striking the right balance takes a mix of empathy, planning, and clear boundaries.

For Kiwis in their 50s and 60s, this stage of life is a critical period to make decisions to shape retirement security and day-to-day financial stability.

In NZ, women tend to retire with smaller KiwiSaver balances. Discover some things women should think about, particularly approaching retirement.

Before gifting money to friends or family, it’s worth asking yourself a few questions to ensure your gift really has the positive impact you hope for.

A KiwiSaver survey shows, while recent government changes to KiwiSaver have frustrated many investors, most remain committed to their long-term goals.

If it has been more than a few years since you last looked at your will or power of attorney, it may be time for a review.

Thoughtful, practical discussions about money can equip your children with skills that last a lifetime, without coming across as preachy or invasive.

August was Sorted’s Money Month, and the 2025 theme was financial resilience. A timely nudge to check how prepared we are for unexpected expenses.