Women face motherhood penalty in KiwiSaver balances

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 1 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A woman's KiwiSaver balance of $15,000 is significantly lower than her husband's $120,000 after 13 years of childcare. This disparity highlights how time spent out of the workforce can impact retirement savings for women.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 1 Jan 2025, 12:49pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Her KiwiSaver balance is $15,000, his $120,000: Women face motherhood penalty - how to avoid it (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    KiwiSaver: Women facing 'motherhood penalty' (opens in new tab)