02/02/2023
2022 was a turbulent year for investors. Globally, share markets fell by over 15%, while here in New Zealand KiwiSaver funds fell on average 6% to 10% over 12 months. The big question on everyone’s mind now is what will 2023 bring? Are things going to improve, will it be more of the same, or could it get worse? And what should I do?
New Year, new you? Start 2023 right with a KiwiSaver health check
23/01/2023
By Amanda Morrall
With the last week of January quickly approaching, you might be turning your mind to the much-discussed list...
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$500K for charities helping Kiwis in need
16/12/2022
The Simplicity Foundation is pleased to announce another $500,000 donation to New Zealand charities as part of its Christmas Giving...
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Skip the plastic this Christmas and gift a better financial future
15/12/2022
Investing in the future of our loved ones is something many of us frequently do, in a range of ways.
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Why are conservative fund returns worse than growth funds?
02/06/2022
In a bear market, conservative funds performance can be worse than growth funds.
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Simplicity invests in new bond supporting women in developing nations
19/05/2022
Research has proven that women are superior investors, but capital markets are now seizing direct...
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Don't let this crisis go to waste - Simplicity Roadshow 2022
05/05/2022
Simplicity Roadshow is back on the road.
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Why is New Zealand so darn expensive?
12/04/2022
It is expensive to live in New Zealand.
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Simplicity foundation donates almost half a million dollars to kiwi charities
06/04/2022
Simplicity Foundation (formerly the Simplicity Charitable Trust) made its first...
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FMA Direction on the All Greys
10/03/2022
On 9 March, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) issued us...
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Update on Russian Investments
03/03/2022
There is a lot of concern about Russian investments in KiwiSaver accounts, so we wanted...
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What is going on with interest rate rises, and what should I do?
25/01/2022
In 5 years, I have only written about what is happening in financial markets twice...
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Simplicity Charitable Trust donates $500,000 to charities helping youth, the homeless and the environment
15/11/2021
Simplicity Charitable Trust recently completed the fourth round of giving for 2021, and we’re happy...
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Simplicity Living Q & A
03/11/2021
Simplicity has launched a significant build to rent housing programme, in cooperation with major home...
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