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Should the New Zealand dream be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre?

30/09/2022

The Kiwi dream has always been a stand-alone, suburban dwelling. But if we want to seriously address climate change, we must revisit how we live and redefine our dream. Our new dream should be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre.

Can KiwiSaver save the economy? Actually, yes

Published 28/10/2020

In reading economists’ predictions for our economy, one thing seems to be overlooked, or underappreciated: the impact of KiwiSaver.

A strong economy in 2021? Here's why that could happen

Published 11/10/2020

2020 has been a tough year for most, but overall the economic downturn hasn’t been as severe as predicted. The early stages of recovery have surprised on the upside.

Here's why there's never been a better time to invest in...

Published 27/09/2020

Covid-19 has been a massive storm cloud for the economy, with the largest drop in GDP since records began. But history shows there is a significant silver lining.

We'd all be better off if 'open banking' wasn't stymied by...

Published 13/09/2020

The recently announced new top tax rate, and regulation of PayWave, are unsurprising election promises by the Government.

The family with the lowest mortgage rate in New Zealand

Published 22/08/2020

First time homebuyers Nathaniel and Laura Warmington have the lowest home loan rate in the country. They are paying 2.25 per cent on a floating rate loan from KiwiSaver fund Simplicity. That compares to the rates from the main banks...

Is police pension scheme underperformance the tip of an expensive iceberg?

Published 12/08/2020

Over almost three years the Police pension scheme has underperformed its low-cost KiwiSaver equivalent by $195 million. That is 10,000 officers missing out on an average of $18,700 each. Is the police pension scandal just the tip of the iceberg?...

KiwiSaver could lead economic renaissance - if politicians leave it alone

Published 04/08/2020

Sam Stubbs explains why is it so dangerous when politicians play politics with KiwiSaver.

Is KiwiSaver punishing the poor?

Published 07/07/2020

As wonderful a savings scheme as it is, KiwiSaver in its current form now risks increasing the wealth gap in New Zealand.

More infrastructure spending is nearly always a good idea

Published 16/06/2020

What does history tell us about our economic future? A lot, says Sam Stubbs.

History holds valuable lessons for investors

Published 02/06/2020

In the context of history, Coronavirus hasn’t been that big a deal.

Simplicity's managing director Sam Stubbs explains why and offers some tips for panic-stricken investors.

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Should the New Zealand dream be quarter-hour, not quarter-acre?

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