Finance Minister Michael Cullen has acknowledged the government doesn't have an open mind to a comulsory savings scheme.

United Future finance spokesman, Gordon Copeland, today renewed his call for a dramatic change in the savings habits of New Zealanders.

Michael Cullen speaks at the Retirement Commission Symposium.

Wellington

Significant savings made from falling mortgage rates.

Cost and control the two big issues for people establishing family trusts.

A short phrase from JB Were economist Campbell Millar is probably one of the best things any financial planner or investor can hear right now.

May was another month where both the bond and equity markets rallied together – can this continue or is the party going to stop in one or both markets? Guardian Trust Funds Management managing director Anthony Quirk gives his views on the state of the markets.

The latest AMP SuperWatch research shows little evidence that that people are putting off long-term saving because of the Government’s Superannuation Fund.

Super savings paper out, Deemed rate of return falls, Customer service pays.

Young New Zealanders are increasingly feeling the pressure of managing their money.

The official cash rate (OCR) has been cut 25 basis points from 5.5% to 5.25%.

The Reserve Bank has decided to cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%.