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Time For Employers To Contribute To KiwiSavers Of Those Aged Over 65 Years Says Martin Hawes
Friday, 27 May 2022, 2:20 pm | Martin Hawes
Many New Zealanders are now working well past 65 years, but even if they are contributing to KiwiSaver, their employers currently have no obligation to match their contributions. Martin Hawes, one of the county’s best-known experts on personal finance, believes ... More >>
Free Financial Advice For Retirees Via Webinar From Martin Hawes
Monday, 6 April 2020, 4:12 pm | Martin Hawes
With interest rates at an all time low and investment markets on a rollercoaster ride, retirees are caught betwixt and between, according to financial adviser Martin Hawes. “Retirees rely on their savings and investments to bridge the gap between ... More >>
Financial Adviser Martin Hawes To Offer Free Advice Via Webinar
Tuesday, 31 March 2020, 9:10 am | Martin Hawes
I have never known a time when people were so thirsty for financial advice. This crisis has hit KiwiSaver accounts and this has many people wondering what to do. There will be other effects, wide and deep. In lockdown, I have found myself thinking ... More >>
Over 65s should receive KiwiSaver employer contributions
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 9:06 am | Martin Hawes
Chair of the Summer KiwiSaver Investment Committee Martin Hawes has urged the Government to change the law so that employers are required to continue to make KiwiSaver contributions to workers over 65 years old. More >>
Kick-start for KiwiSaver best incentive to increase savers
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 4:28 pm | Martin Hawes
While the Government is not progressing with a Capital Gains Tax, proposed changes to KiwiSaver from the Tax Working Group (TWG) will affect many people. These remain on the table. However, the TWG has missed a huge opportunity to make a real difference ... More >>
Politicians create further inequality with KiwiSaver change
Monday, 18 February 2019, 12:39 pm | Martin Hawes
Financial Advisor Martin Hawes is urging the Government to make employer contributions to KiwiSaver members over 65 compulsory, matching the Taxation Bill’s amendment to KiwiSaver which removes the lock-in period and opens up the scheme to workers ... More >>