3 years on, over $5.5 billion invested across 1.4 million members and still 1,000 new members are signing up each day! Do you need to speak with us to discuss your options?Continue Reading
The 3rd Anniversary of KiwiSaver also marks the commencement of the first home purchase withdrawal facility and the first home purchase subsidy. From1 July these benefits became available to eligible members. SAVING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME Continue Reading
Client – Self employed Scenario Jonny joined KiwiSaver once he realised that the Government was going to help out with his savings, no matter if he earned money via a salary or not. Denis explained that most workers contribute either 2%, 4% or Continue Reading
Client – 55-65 year old scenario Jerry joined up with KiwiSaver last year. He’s 61 and while he’s already got plans in place for his retirement, Denis spoke to him about making the most out of KiwiSaver so he joined up. What do you like about Continue Reading
Young Couple Scenario Mike and Sally have both joined KiwiSaver. Mike was automatically enrolled when he started his new job but he then spoke to Denis who helped him decide which KiwiSaver provider and product was best suited for him. Sally’s a Continue Reading
KiwiSaver continues to gain momentum. At the end of January 2010 there were 1,305,127 members with potentially 491,330 being in default funds. There are benefits from choosing your own provider and fund so let’s talk about your options if Continue Reading
Legislation allowing New Zealanders returning home from Australia to bring their retirement savings with them will be introduced to Parliament in about two weeks, Finance Minister Bill English says. Providing the necessary law changes are made Continue Reading
KiwiSaver has recently had a second birthday that celebrated over 1,100,500 members. Of these people 52% were female and only 18% of the total membership were aged 55 plus. Employee deductions in June 2009 amounted to $62,477,285 and for the Continue Reading
The National Government has made a number of changes to KiwiSaver following the confirmation of election policies with some amendments. Most changes will come into effect from 1 April 2009. The Government’s changes to KiwiSaver legislation will Continue Reading
What is the member tax credit? If you’re eligible, the Government will pay into your KiwiSaver scheme an annual member tax credit matching your contributions up to $1,042.86 per year (this works out to about $20 per week). How the member Continue Reading