Savings & Investment

As people age, their retirement planning needs to adapt. It's important to think about how much passive income you'll need in retirement.

In recent years there has been an upsurge of the circumstances where more than one generation of a family has a financial stake in the same property.

Increasing living costs are having a dramatic impact on Kiwis, according to a recent survey conducted by Heartland in partnership with GrownUps.

A solution to the problem of investing in retirement is a diversified portfolio. It may not make you rich, but it's the best store of wealth.

Investment funds are becoming more and more popular with Kiwi investors, but what do you need to consider?

The retirement gap is growing and 65% of Kiwis are worried about having enough. How can you avoid being one of them?

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

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!

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.

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.