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Is now a good time to sell your shares portfolio? By Brent Hunt
With a lot happening in the world right now, it can be a challenging time for investors. You might be wondering whether it's the right time to leave your investments where they are or if it is time to move them into a lower-risk option, such as a term deposit. While the risks can't be ignored, it is essential to understand the reasons for making...
How to save on your insurance premiums
Personal insurances such as Life, Income and Trauma cover are some of the most important safety nets when you and your family are going through tough times. Nevertheless, during times of high inflation and increases in costs of living, it can be tempting to wonder if you can do without insurance cover so that you can spend the money budgeted for...
Reasons to consider personal insurance in your 50s
By the time you turn 50, it’s possible you’re entering a period of your life with more financial freedom than ever before. Many in this stage of life could be close to saying goodbye to their mortgage, or already paid it off, and their children are possibly out living their own independent lives. Why, then, would you need personal...
Keeping your KiwiSaver savings on track for your financial goals
You may have heard of a KiwiSaver review, but what exactly is this, and why is it important to have one? Let’s go through what happens in an AdviceFirst KiwiSaver review so you can see how one may benefit you. In a KiwiSaver review, you work alongside an adviser who helps you determine whether your KiwiSaver investment aligns best with your...
How to make the most of your KiwiSaver investment
KiwiSaver is one of those things nestled away accumulating money without much thought. But could it be working harder for you? It’s a powerful tool that can play a significant part in your overarching wealth strategy. It’s deducted before you see it (if employed), is contributed to by your employer, includes free money from the government,...
Setting yourself up for financial success
There’s nothing like the satisfaction of a fresh start at the beginning of a new year. Everyone approaches new year’s resolutions differently; they might involve healthy eating, more exercise, or spending more time with the family, but how much thought have you given to your financial resolutions? Here are a handful of simple tips for setting...