Why younger people shouldn’t delay in getting health insurance

When you’re young and healthy, insurance might be the last thing on your mind. It’s easy to focus on the here and now - your studies, your career, your next trip. But here’s the thing: getting health insurance (and other personal cover) early is one of the smartest financial moves you can make. In fact, putting it off could cost you far more than you realise.

In times of uncertainty, investors with a plan should stick with the plan

Over the past few days as global politics create uncertainty and global share markets have responded, I thought it would be good to reflect on markets and provide some perspective on what is happening and as investors, what can or should we do about it, especially when it comes to our investments & KiwiSaver funds.

The longer I’ve been in this industry, the more my perspective on market downturns—corrections, recessions, and the like—has evolved.

Financial Planning for Your Retirement

Planning for retirement is a crucial step toward ensuring financial security in your later years. A key part of this process is determining your "retirement number"—the amount of savings required to maintain your desired lifestyle.

Understanding this number helps shape your savings strategy and investment decisions, guiding you toward a comfortable and secure retirement. 

Have Life Insurance? Here’s Why a Will is Just as Important

you’ve ever thought about making a will but put it off for another day, you’re not alone. It’s one of those tasks that many people push down the priority list, especially if life is busy and everything seems fine.
However, if you have life insurance, having a will is more important than you might think

Why you need a will, and how to write one

Everyone knows that having a will is really important, but it can seem overwhelming and hard to start the process of creating it.