What's insurance anyway?

What's insurance anyway?

Life is all about risk. Every day you evaluate the risks in your life – deciding which are worth taking and which are best avoided.

Cycling NZ Schools Southern Tour sponsorship

Cycling NZ Schools Southern Tour sponsorship

Core Advice were pleased to continue our sponsorship with Cycling Marlborough during the recent Cycling NZ Schools Skoda Southern Tour held around Seddon and the Awatere Valley.

Preparing for an exceptional retirement

Preparing for an exceptional retirement

Core Advice are pleased to be one of the presenters at the Retirement Preparation Hui being organised by Presbyterian Support to provide vital tips to help soon-to-be retirees to understand the potential challenges, find new purpose, and thrive in their upcoming retirement, for a full, rich, and rewarding life. 

The doctor will see you now. And now. And now.

The doctor will see you now. And now. And now.

We're excited to bring you Asteron Life Connected Care - an expert online service that offers you and your extended family a whole lot of health benefits. (That's your partner, kids, parents and even your in-laws).

Men's health - what's your health score?

Men's health - what's your health score?

Did you know that on average, men have a shorter life expectancy than women? We can make small changes to the things in our control to help us live healthier, happier lives – like our diet, exercise and daily routines.

What does a weather event mean for your insurance?

What does a weather event mean for your insurance?

If your business has been impacted by a significant weather event, managing the insurance process is often a lot simpler than you might expect if you follow the right process. Here are some simple tips and strategies to help make your insurance claim easier to manage.

Is 75 the new 65?

Is 75 the new 65?

With increasing life expectancy, New Zealand now has a larger portion of the workforce continuing to work past the traditional retirement age of 65. According to Age Concern, in 2013, 22% of New Zealanders over the age of 65 years were in paid employment – an increase from 16.8% in 2006 and 11.4% in 2001.

EQC cover for land

EQC cover for land

If your home is damaged by a landslip you are generally insured by EQC up to the maximum levels. EQCover for land is limited to land that is within your property boundary.

Why have life insurance in your 50's

Why have life insurance in your 50's

Your 50s can come with increasing financial freedom and the allure of life as an empty nester. So what benefits would life insurance bring? The answer depends on your situation and comfort with risk. Here’s why many people keep life insurance cover going in their 50s.

How to spot a product disclosure statement (PDS) scam

How to spot a product disclosure statement (PDS) scam

Can you spot the hallmarks of a fake product disclosure statement (PDS) or prospectus? The FMA is warning investors to be vigilant after seeing an increase in fake investment documents targeting New Zealand investors, an example of how scammers can tailor their approach.

What are the big insurance mistakes?

What are the big insurance mistakes?

When you take out an insurance policy, you’re counting on it being there for you when you need it. But some simple mistakes can mean you don’t have the cover you expect.

Here are some of the things that get in the way of New Zealanders getting the best results from their insurance policies.

Why ignoring your student loan while overseas could be a costly mistake

Why ignoring your student loan while overseas could be a costly mistake

Though you’re likely to be earning more in your overseas job than you would in the equivalent one back home, you’re paying interest on your loan while you’re away. You’re ahead if your overseas job pays more, but only as long as you make regular payments.

Wealthpoint - Market update to 31 August 2022

Wealthpoint - Market update to 31 August 2022

The month of August started with a strong performance on the back of a solid July and the understanding that peak inflation data had been priced in by markets.

Research shows KiwiSaver fees in NZ are low

Research shows KiwiSaver fees in NZ are low

New research has found that KiwiSaver fees are on average lower than fees charged on similar funds in Australia and default fees are on average lower than the fees for default products in both Australia and the UK.

Extra house insurance cover at no extra cost!

Extra house insurance cover at no extra cost!

SumExtra is a 'top up' cover that makes your AMP Home Plan - Maxi cover home insurance go further. It provides extra financial help if the cost of repairs or replacement for your house are ever more than your Sum Insured.

Wealthpoint - market update to 31 July 2022

Wealthpoint - market update to 31 July 2022

The past month has seen positive returns for all asset classes, this is on the back of economic data indicating that central banks’ actions may be working.

Wealthpoint - investment market update to 30 June 2022

Wealthpoint - investment market update to 30 June 2022

During the month of June, investors became increasingly concerned with the potential of a near term recession, sending markets into a sharp decline, with the S&P 500 down 20% since the start of the year, the worst first half year period in decades.