E-bikes are increasingly popular and for many Kiwis they are a fantastic way to get around. But many e-bike owners may not have thought about insuring their new bike.
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Many Kiwis are turning to accommodation websites like Airbnb, hosting guests in their homes to gain a bit of extra income or assist with their mortgage repayments. But inviting guests into your home brings added risk that something could go wrong…
In recent years, we have seen a significant rise in cyber-attacks - whether you’re shopping online, managing your finances, or simply browsing the web, protecting your personal information is more important than ever.
There are heaps of ways to get the kids engaged in a positive way with how money works. Research shows that children who are encouraged to talk about money, are given money regularly and have responsibility for their spending and saving tend to do better with money when they grow up.
You have natural hazards cover if you have a home insurance policy that includes fire insurance (and most do). The premium you pay your insurer includes a Natural Hazards Insurance levy (NHI levy), which gives you access to this natural hazards insurance.
A credit report is a record of a consumer’s credit history, such as information about credit applications (known as enquiries), open and closed credit accounts, payment defaults, and court judgments about unpaid debts.
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is advising consumers to check when they can drive after taking medication, to make sure they are covered by their insurance.
Natural hazards cost New Zealanders millions of dollars. Fortunately, New Zealand property is extremely well insured compared to other countries, which means the insurance industry bears most of the costs when disaster strikes.
The use of AI in drug discovery has healthcare companies excited, as Milford Investment Analyst Dr Deborah Lambie discovered on her recent visit to the United States.
Winter is on its way in Aotearoa New Zealand, and while many people embrace the changing seasons, cooler days can bring about a change in mood and overall mental wellbeing for plenty of people.
Current manufacturing methods for the main car body involves welding or stamping together hundreds of different parts. This process is time consuming, requiring thousands of individual welds and is a very complex process.
We know that many KiwiSaver members tend to view this as a long term ‘set and forget’ type of investment. However, circumstances change and what was suitable when joining KiwiSaver may no longer be the case.
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman is warning businesses their insurance may not cover them for losses resulting from online marketplace scams.
A recent study has found that people who work with a professional financial planner feel better off both financially and more broadly. They report having a better quality of life, enjoying more financial confidence and resilience, and feeling more satisfied with their financial situation.
Insurance companies ask a range of questions on policy application forms to obtain all of the information they might need. You must provide all the information you are asked for. But your duty to give information is not limited to the questions on the application form.
The Retirement Commissioner website at sorted.org.nz provides a great range of free practical information, guides and tools to help you get your money sorted.
The Milford KiwiSaver Plan Conservative, Balanced and Active Growth Funds have been the number one performer in their respective KiwiSaver Fund category over the last ten years according to the latest Morningstar KiwiSaver Survey.
If you don’t have a Financial Adviser appointed for your KiwiSaver, this can mean a frustrating process working with multiple different points of contact and an inability to discuss your personal requirements either via online meeting or in person.
We’re lucky to have a two-tiered health system in New Zealand. Despite public care being available to everyone, here’s three key reasons if you are questioning the need for private health cover.
Life is all about risk. Every day you evaluate the risks in your life – deciding which are worth taking and which are best avoided.