Savings & Investment

Super Stretcher – Spend Up in Order to Save!

This last article in our ‘Super-Savers’ series encourages you to think-big in order to save!

Farewell to old bonds, and hello to a better KiwiSaver.

New Zealand’s old stalwart of saving, Bonus Bonds, is winding down after more than 50 years of service. Meanwhile, some KiwiSaver default providers are changing. Is your nest egg where it should be? Milford investigates.

Super Stretcher – Creative Gift Giving That Won’t Break the Bank

Gift giving on a restricted budget doesn’t have to be stressful – not when you embrace it from the perspective of creativity. Here are three ideas for memorable gifts that won’t break the bank!

89.9% of GrownUps survey respondents want to remain in their home

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.

Is NZ Super Enough To Fund A Comfortable Retirement?

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.