If you are selling your home to move into a retirement village, don’t make the mistake of cancelling your home insurance too early.
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No one knows when and where the next financial shock will come from – major events such as we have just experienced from Covid-19, illness or injury, redundancy or a significant change in your circumstances can happen any time.
Although there is much to celebrate as New Zealand begins its journey back down through the alert levels, there are still a number of challenges that lay ahead of us
Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time gig. As a teacher, counsellor, chef, housekeeper and more, they are contributing tens of thousands of dollars of unpaid work to your family every year.
Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and they can affect anyone. It’s not just large organisations or businesses who are affected.
According to new research from the Financial Services Council, New Zealanders who take advice from an adviser have much more confidence in their cover, compared to those who purchase insurance online.
Cheque books are expected to go the way of the moa and will be extinct within a few short years.
The ability to utilise drone technology is allowing Vero clients to get faster assessments following damage to remote properties and speed up the claims process.
How much time is too much time online? If you feel like the time you’re spending online is making you feel unhappy or having a negative impact on other parts of your life then it might be worth looking at some ways to cut down.
Being keen boaties ourselves, we appreciate the vital role of the Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio Association and are pleased to provide financial support for operator training.
We have always known that our clients are fairly special people with many hidden talents and after work activities but John Nelson is busier than most.
Don’t have a budget? – you’re not alone. Many Kiwis avoid the dreaded “b” word, believing that budgets stop you having fun with your money.
There’s nothing like settling in with a good book, so here are five books that we found inspiring, insightful and informative. They may not change your life, but there’s a chance they’ll inspire a positive change in your daily habits or outlook.
Core Advice are proud to announce their support of Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary through ongoing financial support and helping the pest monitoring program.
The gap between NZ Super and the cost of living even a "no frills" lifestyle has widened, research from Massey University shows.
AMP managing director Blair Vernon believes as the cost of labour increased DIY skills will become increasingly valuable in retirement. Those who did not have the skills to do things themselves and needed to pay for services would fare worst in retirement, he said.
Smartphones are becoming a way of life for most New Zealanders and there’s no end to the steady stream of apps that are appearing to help us manage our lives better, from health and fitness to productivity and in particular, saving some time when it comes to money management.
Kiwi women are lagging behind their American counterparts when it comes to earning more than their partners.
Research by Boston Consulting Group found one third of married women in the United States earned more than their husbands.
Two years on from her own battle with cancer, a 19-year-old wants to help others in theirs.
Blenheim teenager Issy Cowlishaw will head to the University of Auckland when she finishes college with the ultimate aim of designing artificial limbs.
Finance-focused podcasts are a total game changer. Not only do they make a long commute feel like less of a drag, but they can also help you become financially savvy with practical advice and inspiration. Here are five entertaining yet educational recommendations: