EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 34 MIN
Simple KiwiSaver Mistakes That Cost You Thousands (And How To Fix Them)
from Making Cents
You sent in your KiwiSaver questions, time for us to answer them.KiwiSaver is one of the biggest financial tools most New Zealanders have, but just a few changes can mean tens of thousands of dollars more for you.Personal finance journalist Susan Edmunds, author of the new book Your KiwiSaver Questions, Answered, is on the Making Cents podcast and ready to sort it out.In this episode:The most common KiwiSaver mistakes people make, and how to avoid themHow to get more money from your KiwiSaverWhat changes are coming for KiwiSaver in the future, and the politics that could change your moneyWhat actually happens to your KiwiSaver when you dieWhether you can trust putting your money into KiwiSaver,Ethical investing optionsWhether the government could ever take your KiwiSaverWhether you're just starting out or trying to optimise years of contributions, this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know about KiwiSaver.This episode of Making Cents is proudly supported by Odoo. Go to https://www.odoo.com/r/hpl now and try it for free, for 15 days.Follow me everywhere!Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZInstagram / https://www.instagram.com/francescooknzTikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@francescooknzJoin the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week https://www.francescook.co.nz/subscribeBecome a confident sharemarket investor by signing up to the Market Memo newsletter https://www.francescook.co.nz/invest#MakingCents #FrancesCook #MakingCentsPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MoneyPodcast #FinancialFreedomProduction and video editing by Lana ByrneAudio engineering by Tash ChittockFilmed by Fanaticals
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