Paying off your mortgage is one of the most exciting yet challenging financial goals you might achieve. And what if we told you there was another approach to paying it off rather than succumbing to the bank’s typical 30-year period? We asked the team at...
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....
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...
When it comes to our personal journey of understanding money a fundamental step seems to be continuously missed – understanding ourselves. We’re not quite as black and white with our finances as we like to think and one would benefit greatly from understanding their...
Contributing to your KiwiSaver account is a great way to plan for the future, but life is complicated, and sometimes you might feel like making contributions just isn’t possible. Unplanned expenses and debt can get in the way of the best laid saving plans. “In times...