Action by mother Joan Fairhall on behalf of her 39-year-old son, Tim, to have his KiwiSaver funds released early is being supported by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC), and its head, Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell.

In 20 years time, 1.3 million New Zealanders will be aged 65+. How can we best prepare to be financially secure? This story through the eyes of a 68-year-old woman was supplied by the CFFC to the Office for Seniors to use in its Ageing Population Strategy consultation.

David's experience in successful investing didn't prevent him falling prey to a sophisticated scam. Here's how to avoid a trap the CFFC sees all too often.