KiwiSaver
Can I Use My KiwiSaver to Buy My First Home?
How KiwiSaver can help New Zealanders buy a first home: who is eligible, how a first-home withdrawal works, and what to check before you commit.
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Insights for life, cover & KiwiSaver
Plain-English guidance on protecting your family and growing your future, plus a little health and wellbeing along the way.
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Life Insurance
Should Your Life Insurance Be Owned by a Trust?
Some New Zealanders have their life insurance owned by a trust so a payout can be directed and protected. Here is what that m…
Insurance
Do I Need Income Protection if I Already Have ACC?
How ACC and income protection differ in New Zealand, and the gap many working Kiwis look to income protection to fill.
Mortgage
How Much Life and Income Cover Do You Need With a Large Mortgage?
A bigger mortgage changes the maths on how much cover makes sense. Here is how to protect a large home loan without over-insu…
Insurance
Is Private Health Insurance Worth It in New Zealand?
A plain-English look at what health insurance adds in New Zealand alongside the public system, and the factors people weigh u…
KiwiSaver
How Are KiwiSaver and PIE Investments Taxed in New Zealand?
KiwiSaver and many managed funds are taxed as PIEs. Here is how your Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR) works, and why getting it…
Insurance
Life, Trauma, TPD or Income Protection: What's the Difference?
A clear, plain-English explanation of how life, trauma, TPD and income protection cover differ in New Zealand, and how they w…
Insurance
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need in New Zealand?
A plain-English guide to working out how much life insurance you might need in New Zealand, and the factors that change the n…
Insurance
Do You Still Need Insurance if You're Financially Well Off?
If you have significant savings or assets, you may be able to carry some risks yourself. Here is how to think about which cov…
Insurance, KiwiSaver & Money
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KiwiSaver
Can I Use My KiwiSaver to Buy My First Home?
How KiwiSaver can help New Zealanders buy a first home: who is eligible, how a first-home withdrawal works, and what to…
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KiwiSaver
Is KiwiSaver Enough to Retire On if You Earn a High Income?
KiwiSaver is a strong foundation, but higher earners often find it replaces only part of the lifestyle they are used to.…
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KiwiSaver
How Do I Choose the Right KiwiSaver Fund?
A plain-English look at how New Zealanders can choose a KiwiSaver fund type, based on their timeframe and comfort with r…
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Income Protection
How Does Income Protection Work for High-Income Earners in New Zealand?
Higher earners have more to protect and some specifics to watch with income protection: benefit caps, how income is defi…
Health & Wellbeing
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Insurance
Is Private Health Insurance Worth It in New Zealand?
A plain-English look at what health insurance adds in New Zealand alongside the public system, and the factors people we…
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Lifestyle
How to Set Up Emergency Contacts on Your Mobile: A Step-by-Step Guide
Setting up emergency contacts on your mobile is a straightforward yet vital task for anyone keen to minimise risks in da…
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Insurance
The Price of a Second Chance – What Nigel Latta’s Cancer Battle Tells Us About Health, Hope, and Insurance
Nigel Latta’s cancer battle highlights how private insurance helped fund lifesaving cancer drugs. Here's what Kiwis shou…
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Healthy Habits
Heart Foundation: Is it time to rethink alcohol?
When it comes to alcohol – what is the latest advice? And is there a limit to how much you should have?
Life & Inspiration
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Lifestyle
How to Set Up Emergency Contacts on Your Mobile: A Step-by-Step Guide
Setting up emergency contacts on your mobile is a straightforward yet vital task for anyone keen to minimise risks in da…
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Insurance
Breakups & Insurance: What Happens to Your Policy After a Divorce or Separation?
Divorce or separation can impact your insurance. Learn what changes you need to make to protect yourself and your financ…
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Healthy Habits
Heart Foundation: Is it time to rethink alcohol?
When it comes to alcohol – what is the latest advice? And is there a limit to how much you should have?
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Insurance
Get Outdoors this Summer: Protect Yourself with Accidental Injury Cover
Get outdoors this summer but don’t forget accidental injury cover! Protect yourself financially from unexpected injuries…
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