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Record numbers using Sorted resources
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 12:55 pm | Retirement Commission
New Zealanders facing tough economic times appear to be taking the sensible step of sorting out their personal finances, judging by the numbers using the financial information website sorted.org.nz and ordering free Sorted booklets. More >>
Changing interest rates: What does it mean
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 9:28 am | Retirement Commission
The trend of lower mortgage rates is expected to continue following today's announcement of a 1.5% reduction in the official cash rate, which controls the interest rate the Reserve Bank charges on money it lends to New Zealand banks. More >>
Teaching kids money skills goes down well
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 4:59 pm | Retirement Commission
A trial to teach young people money skills at school has been overwhelmingly positive, according to Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan. More >>
Easier money management on Sorted.org.nz
Monday, 8 December 2008, 10:50 am | Retirement Commission
Shoppers can now work out on Sorted.org.nz the true cost of paying for things using different methods. More >>
Tips for managing your Christmas spending
Monday, 17 November 2008, 3:24 pm | Retirement Commission
Christmas often puts families under increased financial pressure but careful planning can help reduce the stress, according to Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan. More >>
How to help your team get financially sorted
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 2:45 pm | Retirement Commission
Helping work teams to get their money sorted can be good for business. That’s why the Retirement Commission has developed a free seminar for employers and managers to run with their staff. More >>
KiwiSaver decision-making one year down the track
Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:09 am | Retirement Commission
The Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan says now that KiwiSaver has been in place for one year, sorted.org.nz has been updated to answer some key questions like: can I still afford KiwiSaver, and should I change schemes? More >>
Setting direction for improving financial literacy
Monday, 30 June 2008, 9:42 am | Retirement Commission
Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan today welcomed the release of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, a benchmark strategy which sets the direction for improving financial literacy in New Zealand. More >>
Banks contribute to financial literacy initiative
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 11:06 am | Retirement Commission
Plans to teach financial literacy in schools moved a step closer today when the Retirement Commission received more than $400,000 from the country’s banks to help fund a trial programme in ten schools. More >>
Now is the right time to get Sorted
Friday, 23 May 2008, 11:50 am | Retirement Commission
Budget week is a good time for New Zealanders to consider their own personal finances. More >>
Commission chooses public relations support
Monday, 5 May 2008, 3:49 pm | Retirement Commission
The Retirement Commission has chosen a consortium of independent communications specialists as its preferred supplier for public relations support, having held an open tender for the contract. More >>
Commission launches KiwiSaver fees calculator
Friday, 25 January 2008, 2:33 pm | Retirement Commission
To help New Zealanders with the complicated task of working out which KiwiSaver fund is most suitable for them, the Retirement Commission has released an analysis of KiwiSaver fees. More >>
Finish 2008 Better Off Than When You Started
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 10:54 am | Retirement Commission
"The most important thing is not how much you earn, but what you do with what you've got. Starting a financial plan early in the year - and sticking to it - should ensure you finish 2008 in a much stronger position than when you started." More >>
Retirement Income Review identifies new concerns
Monday, 17 December 2007, 4:22 pm | Retirement Commission
Diana Crossan, the Retirement Commissioner, has completed the 2007 Retirement Income Policy Review - an independent assessment of government retirement income policies that is statutorily required every three years. More >>
Home owners can soften blow of interest rates
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:26 am | Retirement Commission
New Zealanders should plan ahead for interest rate rises that may accompany today’s official cash rate rise, says the Retirement Commissioner. Even small interest rate rises can have a significant effect on Kiwis’ home loans and impact on their ability ... More >>
0800 SORT MONEY - free easy budget advice access
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 11:35 am | Retirement Commission
New Zealanders now have easier access to free budget advice thanks to 0800 SORT MONEY (0800 767 866), a service provided by the Retirement Commission with the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services. More >>
Online Check takes Pulse of Personal Finances
Monday, 21 May 2007, 10:17 am | Retirement Commission
New Zealanders now have a brand new online tool to help get their money sorted before deciding on KiwiSaver. Sort Me is a quick and easy online financial check up on www.sorted.org.nz developed by the Retirement Commission to help all New Zealanders take the pulse ... More >>
Dr Cullen Gets Sorted
Friday, 18 May 2007, 2:52 pm | Retirement Commission
Fresh from sorting out the nation’s finances, Minister of Finance Michael Cullen today turned his attention to his own financial situation. Joining the Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan, Wadestown nurse Beelah Bleakley and her daughter Mereana, ... More >>
Rate Increase Signals Personal Mortgage Review
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 5:18 pm | Retirement Commission
The Retirement Commissioner, Diana Crossan says that people with fixed rate mortgages expiring over the next 12 months should not ignore increases in interest rates that follow the rise in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) announced today. More >>
Older Kiwis highly valued labour force resource
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 3:19 pm | Retirement Commission
The increasing number of older New Zealanders remaining in the workforce is providing an extremely valuable resource, the Retirement Commissioner, Diana Crossan, said today. More >>
