Insurance is one of the few things in life that you hope you will never really have to use. But every year, thousands of New Zealanders do call on insurers when they hit a crisis, and it’s then that the power of insurance is starkly obvious.
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This always seems to be a topic that parents and grandparents tell us is useful. It can be difficult finding the time and the right way to go about having the money conversation with children where they will actually listen and take note, especially if we are talking with teenagers. Start early and make the discussions open, fun and encourage questions.
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We all know that bad news sells and the media seems to love stories from dissatisfied customers when it comes to their insurance policies. We thought that providing some insight into what choices are out there would give some guidance to anyone considering taking out insurance or reviewing what they already have.
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Does your stomach drop when you hear the word ‘budget’?
Strong financial management is a priceless life skill. But not everyone feels comfortable making decisions about money.
Many people avoid budgeting because they’d rather not have to think about where or how to spend their money.
International tax is a minefield. Many unsuspecting, well-intentioned migrants arrive in New Zealand, work hard to build a new life, have PAYE deducted from their income, only to find out via Inland Revenue (IRD) audit that they have significant amounts of additional tax to pay. It doesn’t stop there, IRD then adds penalties and interest to that tax, and the amount can quickly escalate.
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