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title: NZ Super has increased – But is it enough?
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Good news for your wallet, but many retirees may still struggle. Discover ways to boost your income and make what you have go further .

| View in browser   Hi ,   In good news for your wallet: NZ Super payments have had their annual boost! While the increase is welcome, many retirees may still find it tough to make ends meet with their pension alone. In this week's newsletter, we look at solutions to help you top up your retirement income and make what you have go further.    Plus we tackle the question of is Lifetime Income just another KiwiSaver. Both products play a key role in retirement, but they’re designed for different stages of life. Curious? Keep reading to find out how they compare and which one might work best for your current needs.   Also its flu vaccination season and so to help we have included a very useful guide from Healthify, who have complied everything you need to know.      Finally, we have an interesting interview Tatum McKay from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren about the challenges facing these carers and why retirement looks very different when you’re also raising a second generation.     NZ Super has gone up – but is it enough?  From April 1 this year, NZ Super payments have increased by about 3%, giving retirees a little more breathing room in their budgets. While every bit helps, is it enough to live a comfortable retirement? Read More Other Articles... LIFETIME INCOME RETIREMENT ARTICLE KiwiSaver or Lifetime Income: which one, when? LIFETIME INCOME RETIREMENT ARTICLE Support for grandparents raising grandchildren HEALTHIFY GUIDE All You Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine LIFETIME INCOME RETIREMENT ARTICLE Lifetime Home gave Judith financial freedom in retirement LIFETIME INCOME RETIREMENT ARTICLE Automate your finances, simplify your life Read all our latest stories here HealthCarePlus, Te Aro, Wellington, NZ Manage preferences |
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