A collection of articles to help improve your financial health.
Think you know all you need to know about KiwiSaver? Or is a KiwiSaver myth keeping you from maximising your retirement savings?
LEARN MOREAre you looking to get a foothold on the property ladder, but saving a deposit while renting seems to take longer than expected?
LEARN MOREAre you in business for passion, profit or to leverage your skills? If you answered ‘All of the above’, you are well placed to succeed. But what happens when one motivator prevails over the other?
LEARN MORELife always moves fast and forward. It’s a string of choices and change, all of which could affect your protection needs.
LEARN MOREWhen life throws a curve ball or two and you need to claim on your insurance, having the knowledge, expertise and guidance of your insurance adviser makes all the difference.
LEARN MORE‘Spend less than you earn’ may sound simple – on paper. But if you’re not a natural-born saver, what’s standing between you and reaching your savings goals? It may be your ‘money personality’, ‘attitude to risk’ or – put simply – your ‘emotions’. The good news? Once you identify what drives you to spend, […]
LEARN MOREAre you paying over the odds on your ACC levies? Every dollar counts when you’re self-employed, and having control over what you’re paying for various types of protection is crucial.
LEARN MORESo, you’ve got your deposit together and you’re rearing to start house-hunting. But first, you may be thinking about getting a home loan – and there’s no better way to get a home loan than to start with pre-approval.
LEARN MOREWith so many types of cover, different policies and a myriad of tiny details to work out, there’s no denying that Insurance is a complex affair.
LEARN MOREWith some recent changes to KiwiSaver, two new optional contribution rates have been introduced providing KiwiSaver members with greater flexibility. But is an increase in your contribution amount the right option for you?
LEARN MORESo you think financial planning is only for people with lots of money to invest? Think again. Financial planning is for everyone and having the right financial plan will not only help you grow the money you do have, but will help you save in other areas, to provide more cash flow for your family.
LEARN MOREGetting a home loan is a big commitment, and this, of course, involves choosing an interest rate that suits your needs. The following tips are a good starting point but don’t forget we’re always here to help.
LEARN MOREAt times, you may view your bank account as a mysterious thing that’s beyond your control. But there are actually some simple things that you can do to turn your personal finances around, no matter what state they’re currently in.
LEARN MOREWhen you’re just getting started in life, retirement seems an incredibly long time away.
LEARN MOREIt’s a common New Zealand plan – start a business, continue to reinvest in it, generate profits later to pay yourself better, and then sell it for a capital sum which helps to fund later life (“Retirement”). There are a lot of Kiwi’s that have grown their financial wealth significantly this way. There are also […]
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