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Making a Financial Hardship Withdrawal

20 June 2023

The purpose of your KiwiSaver savings is for your retirement however, a significant financial hardship withdrawal can help during times of financial difficulty.   You will have to meet strict criteria… Read more

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Government Contributions; making the most of KiwiSaver

19 May 2023

Government Contributions; making the most of KiwiSaver

Each year, the New Zealand Government contributes up to $521.43 to your KiwiSaver account, if you meet specific criteria. The Government Contribution, also formerly… Read more

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Lifestages KiwiSaver Scheme: Six-monthly Commentary (31 March 2023)

12 April 2023

What's new at Lifestages? Read more

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The Ups and Downs of KiwiSaver

30 January 2023

A KiwiSaver account is a great way to help you save for retirement or your first home. But unlike a regular savings account (like what you might have with your… Read more

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Q&A: Lifestages Auto Option Changes

15 November 2022

What's Changing?

The age bands in our Lifestages Auto Option will be changing, effective on or about 1 December 2022. This means that the underlying mix of growth and income assets… Read more

buying my first home
How Can I Use My KiwiSaver Funds To Buy My First Home?

14 October 2022

Buying your first home is a massive milestone and one that KiwiSaver is specifically designed to help you achieve. If you are planning on using your KiwiSaver funds to help… Read more

when can i withdraw
When Can I Withdraw From My KiwiSaver Account?

23 September 2022

Your KiwiSaver AccountIt’s important to remember the purpose of our KiwiSaver accounts.  They’re a way to help us save money, usually for retirement. 

Each pay day, a bit of money goes… Read more

things to keep in focus
Intro To Investing; Things To Keep In Focus On Your Investment Journey

26 August 2022

Know Exactly What It Is You Are Investing For. Having a clear understanding of what your investments are intended to help you achieve is a vital, if often overlooked, part of… Read more

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Intro To Investing; What Type of Investor Are You?

12 August 2022

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what is investing
Intro To Investing; What Is Investing?

22 July 2022

The world of investing is a big one.  And for many of us it goes into the “too hard” basket.  It also doesn’t help that the field is filled with… Read more

Mindful Money v3
SBS Wealth Sponsorship - Mindful Money Awards

1 July 2022

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Whats new at Lifestages v2
What's New at Lifestages?

29 June 2022

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