Investing In KiwiSaver The Right Way In this article, I want to share the wisdom around why to invest into KiwiSaver, how much you should invest, and what you should be looking out for in…
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Why You Should Be Investing Into Buckets
Investing Into Buckets Go and purchase any number of books on the topic of investing, building wealth, or retirement planning, and most of the authors will speak about their version of ‘investing into buckets’. It…
Demystifying Mortgages And Its Jargon
Demystifying Mortgages And Its Jargon This month we thought it was a good idea to get stuck into demystifying mortgages a little bit by explaining some of the jargon in our industry because there is…
Socially Responsible Investing
Socially Responsible Investing What is socially responsible investing? Would you like some palm oil to go with those cluster bombs? How about a scrumptious side of pornography to go with your gambling? Then maybe finish…
The Do’s and Don’t of Applying for a Home Loan
The Do’s and Don’t of Applying for a Home Loan So you have decided to apply for a home loan. Whether this is your first or second property, lenders and mainstream banks change their criteria…
What To Look Out For When Building a New Home
What To Look Out For When Building a New Home I thought we would take a look at the considerations when looking to buy and build a new home. It can be complicated but is…
The Three Pillars Of Risk
The Three Pillars Of Risk When it comes to knowing where to invest and seeking financial advice from a qualified Investment Adviser, there is generally a lot of focus placed on a client’s Risk Profile….
What Is The CCCFA And How Does It Impact My Ability To Borrow?
What Is The CCCFA And How Does It Impact My Ability To Borrow? Certainly, big news over the past few months, is the CCCFA – the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (2003). The Act…
Don’t Be a Mortgage Ostrich!
Don’t Be a Mortgage Ostrich! Mortgage payments – they’re always there in the back of your mind. You think about it before buying a new car, getting a gift for your spouse or taking the…
What’s The Point Of Insurance & How To Identify A Financial Risk?
Insurance, at its essence, it is transferring your financial risk to a company and paying a regular premium to them for the pleasure. No one likes to pay for insurance that is a give in….