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One of the most popular subjects we talk and write about has to be money. How to make it is definitely a topic that would come up at most social gatherings. I guess this is appropriate seeing money is the currency we all use to live..
Read ArticleSince announcing in May that the LAQC regime was going to be the subject of an overhaul, the property investment community has been anxiously awaiting the Government's follow-up to the Issues Paper released at the time. On Friday 15 October 2010 draft legislation was released. ..
Read ArticleMany New Zealanders still retain memories of Black Tuesday – the day the share market collapsed in 1987. The crash began in Hong Kong, spread to Europe, moved into the United States and then headed Australia and New Zealand's way. By the end of Tuesday..
Read ArticleKiwiSaver is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative to help New Zealanders with their long-term saving for retirement. It's designed to make it easy for people to get into the habit of saving regularly. Effective from 1 April 2009, changes were made to the KiwiSaver Scheme. ..
Read ArticleFrom the first pay period on or after 1 April 2013, the contribution rates for both employees and employers increased from 2% to 3% of gross salary. However, employees will still be able to select a higher employee contribution rate of 4% or 8%.All employer cash..
Read ArticleThanks to COVID-19, we are in a rapidly changing environment. Lockdown commenced on the 26th of March. It is quite possibly a two-month lock down, but that is conjecture. We are in the “initial 4-week period”.The Government is putting things in place to help the..
Read ArticleOne night last week, in a city away from my home, I found myself at a bit of a loose end. Not a personality to skulk around, I used the time to see a movie I wanted to enjoy. 'Money Never Sleeps' was my choice. Not..
Read ArticleAustralians and New Zealanders are now able to transfer their retirement savings between compatible funds in the two countries. New legislation was enacted on 1 July 2013 and is called the Trans-Tasman Portability Scheme. This scheme allows Australians and New Zealanders to transfer their..
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