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Fixed vs Floating… Onwards and Upwards

Like most Kiwis, if you have a mortgage that needs to be re-fixed in August, expect it to hurt. Brendon shares his tips on fixing for 1 year, 2-3 year or 5 years.

28 July 20224 min read

Insurance

Givealittle? Confessions of an insurance adviser

If people like me have been doing our job, the givealittle campaigns should be the ‘icing on the top,’ rather than required to save lives or rescue families in desperate situations.

28 July 20224 min read

General

The 8th Wonder of the World - Compounding Interest

According to Einstein (who should know a thing or two) The Eighth Wonder of the World is compound interest. “He who understands it earns it… he who doesn’t… pays it.”

27 July 20224 min read

Insurance

We can't predict earthquakes, but we can prepare for them

If there is one thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is to expect the unexpected - and the next big earthquake will be no exception.

26 July 20224 min read

First-home buyers

Ten reasons why now is a good time to buy your first home

Many are waiting for house prices to keep coming down, but there is always a trade-off. Now is good and here are ten simple reasons why.

11 July 20223 min read

First-home buyers

A trusted adviser on your side can win your home loan battle in 2022

The market has swung around in favour of first home buyers and as such we come battle-ready to get you into your first home!

8 July 20222 min read

Insurance

If your business has been affected by earthquakes, read this

What happens if your building doesn’t suffer any damage, yet your business and livelihood is still affected by an earthquake?

7 July 20224 min read

Insurance

Self-employed and relying on ACC? Stop, just stop.

ACC covers self-employed people for accidental injury, but payment levels can depend on taxable income. Compare CoverPlus, CoverPlus Extra and illness protection.

7 July 20228 min read

Mortgages