About this episode
The episode discusses the potential of children's contributions to improve KiwiSaver and address retirement issues in New Zealand.
As the retirement debate heats up ahead of the general election, we’re talking to Max Rashbrooke, a political writer and researcher, and Matt McPherson, the head of Sharesies KiwiSaver. With the launch of the Sharesies Kids contribution, we explore the power of compounding interest to renew our national savings and revive home ownership hopes—and why the current system could leave nearly half of us facing a retirement below the poverty line. Hear proposals to improve all of our futures, from making employer contributions mandatory to enrolment at birth, and how putting 100 ordinary New Zealanders in a room could provide a new pathway to answers. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents…
People in this episode
Guests: Max Rashbrooke, Matt McPherson
Topics covered
- KiwiSaver
- retirement
- compounding interest
- savings
- home ownership
- financial advice
Keywords
- KiwiSaver
- retirement
- compounding interest
- savings
- financial advice
- New Zealand
- home ownership
Sponsors
Sharesies Limited
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sharesies
Places: New Zealand
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