2011 media releases

6 December 2011

The message to spend carefully and avoid debt seems to be getting through, with two-thirds of Kiwis planning to spend no more on the festive season this year than last year, according to new research.

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7 October 2011

A financial decision guide for Canterbury red zone residents has been launched by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (formerly known as the Retirement Commission) today.

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7 October 2011

A financial decision guide for Canterbury red zone residents has been launched by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (formerly known as the Retirement Commission) today.

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6 October 2011

The Retirement Commission’s name change this week to the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income formally recognises the importance of financial literacy in preparation for retirement and the Commission’s work in helping Kiwis manage their money.

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28 July 2011

Kiwis should take their time and review their own financial situation and not be spooked by the debate surrounding today’s Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement, according to the Retirement Commissioner.

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20 July 2011

Some Retirement Village operators need to improve the way they communicate with their residents, as well as ensuring that potential residents understand exactly what they are signing up for, according to a report released today by Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan.

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6 June 2011

Over half of the country is less willing to take on debt in the wake of the global financial crisis, latest research shows.

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20 May 2011

New Zealanders should hold fire when it comes to making changes to their KiwiSaver, according to the Retirement Commission.

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10 March 2011

Now is the time to check mortgage interest rates and reconsider repayments, given today’s drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), according to Sorted.

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20 February 2011

We might be looking forward to a whole lot more leisure, spending time with family or travelling the world, but most of us have no idea what our retirement will cost.

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