The age of retirement is back in the forefront of news this week after a report from the OECD recommended means testing the age of eligibility for NZ Super or risk an unsustainable rise in public debt.

The agency says New Zealand's ageing population will continue to become a prevalent issue as the government tries to pull the economy out of the red.

But some finance experts say we shouldn't be relying on the government to fund our retirements, and super should be treated as a bonus rather than a survivable income.

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All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment.

If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head.

But for those close to or at retirement age, or about to withdraw for whatever reason - a volatile market can make all the difference.

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Divorce is still one of those taboo topics we tend to avoid, but up to 40% of marriages end that way here in New Zealand, so it's probably about time we become a bit more comfortable with it.

It's not always a hostile end, some couples are even able to "DIY" their split in a sense - but is that really a good idea?

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