Is investing in a spouse's KiwiSaver a good idea for someone self-employed? Where's the new foreign investment rule at? Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds answers.
Having a spouse contribute 8% to KiwiSaver while the self-employed partner claims only the $260 government minimum is a sound strategy — the fund qualifies as relationship property. New Zealand's FIF threshold doubles to $100K but enabling legislation won't pass before the election.
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