Question 1

What free KiwiSaver tools are available in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Solid Steele KiwiSaver Advice offers several free tools including a year-by-year KiwiSaver projection calculator, a KiwiSaver knowledge quiz, and downloadable eBooks on KiwiSaver and kids and money. These tools are designed to help New Zealanders understand their KiwiSaver and make better decisions about their retirement savings.

Question 2

How do I use the Solid Steele KiwiSaver calculator?

Accepted Answer

The Solid Steele KiwiSaver Projection Calculator lets you model your balance year by year using official FMCR return rates. You can adjust your income, contribution rate, fund type, and voluntary contributions for each individual year — making it useful for modelling real life events like parental leave, career changes, first home withdrawals, and retirement drawdowns.

Question 3

What is the KiwiSaver knowledge quiz?

Accepted Answer

The KiwiSaver knowledge quiz is a free 11-question multiple choice quiz that tests how well you understand KiwiSaver. It takes less than 5 minutes and covers fund types, contributions, government contributions, and provider switching. Cameron Steele will send you your results along with any red flags to address.

Question 4

Where can I get a free KiwiSaver eBook in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Solid Steele KiwiSaver Advice offers a free downloadable KiwiSaver eBook covering the fundamentals of KiwiSaver in plain English. A free Kids and Money eBook is also available for parents wanting to build their children's financial literacy. Both are available to download from the resources page.

Question 5

Can I get mortgage advice alongside KiwiSaver advice?

Accepted Answer

Cameron Steele specialises exclusively in KiwiSaver and does not provide mortgage or insurance advice. However, he works closely with trusted specialist mortgage brokers and insurance advisers and is happy to refer you to them. Solid Steele KiwiSaver Advice recommends Better Choice Home Loans for mortgages and Ensure NZ for insurance.

Question 6

How do I book a free KiwiSaver advice session?

Accepted Answer

You can book a free 30-minute KiwiSaver advice session with Cameron Steele via video link or in person within Canterbury. Cam will review your current fund, contribution rate, and provider and recommend any changes suited to your goals — at no cost to you.

Question 7

What KiwiSaver providers does Solid Steele Advice recommend?

Accepted Answer

Solid Steele KiwiSaver Advice recommends Pathfinder, Generate, Milford, Fisher Funds, and Booster. Providers are selected based on long-term performance, ethical investment stance, technology, and NZ ownership. Cam's advice is fully independent — he finds the best fit for each client.

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