KiwiSaver

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

KiwiSaver membership continues to grow with 867,388 members at 29 November 2008, up from 837,908 at 31 October 2008. This still represents only 23% of elegible people under 65 years of age and Thorners continue with their belief that only those Continue Reading

Changes approved by the Government today are attributed to making the KiwiSaver scheme affordable for tax payers, members and employers. There have been no changes to these Kiwisaver provisions… The $1,000 kick start payment will not Continue Reading

Thinking about whether to take advantage of the Mortgage Diversion facility available through Kiwisaver? Before making any decision, there are some things to consider. After contributing to Kiwisaver for 12 months, you can apply for Mortgage Continue Reading

It is estimated that $AUD15 Billion of Aussie Super is sitting in lost or unclaimed accounts and approximately 25% of these funds potentially belong to New Zealander’s who have returned home. Legislation is being introduced in 2009 that Continue Reading

Are you in a Kiwisaver default scheme? Does your risk profile match your expectations? An element of successful investing is paying attention to your risk profile – and understanding what that means for your long-term returns. Your risk Continue Reading

All new business placed with Thorners between 5 September 2008 until 29 October 2008 puts you in the draw to win free House and Contents Insurance cover for a year compliments of Vero insurance. Renewals are excluded. There has never been a Continue Reading

Taking a quote from a prominent NZ financial adviser in last weekend papers, we would have to agree that everybody aged 64 should be in KiwiSaver before they turn 65. So long as you join before age 65 and contribute $20 per week for five years, Continue Reading

After just one year of KiwiSaver some amazing membership statistics are… 673,942 members at the end of June 2008; 429,621 opted in via an employer or provider; 244,321 automatically enrolled; 27% of members are under 25 years of age; The Continue Reading

KiwiSaver changes from 1 April 2009 for contributors

KiwiSaver Member Tax Credits – what, why and how to get them

KiwiSaver Statistics November 2008

Government Approves KiwiSaver Changes

KiwiSaver Mortgage Diversion

Bring Home Your Australian Super Funds

Investment Risk Profiles – Default KiwiSaver Schemes

Enter To Win Free House and Contents Insurance Cover For A Year

I’m 64 – Should I take out a KiwiSaver?

KiwiSaver Statistics – one year on

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