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We all know that sinking feeling of knowing you’ve been ripped off. Unfortunately, in the financial world there are quite a few offerings, products, services, and outright rip offs that you should be aware of. Awareness can help you avoid that sinking feeling. While many of these financial offerings are …

Have you checked on the health of your home lately? After coming out from a cold, harsh winter, our homes’ can often do with a little TLC! Given that we spend a significant amount of our time at home, it seems logical that we make sure it is a healthy …

A new year brings the chance to have a good (early) spring clean! We spend a lot of time in our home, so why not do a routine check-up and make sure it is coming into the New Year healthy!? Are you ventilating your home regularly? Make sure you replace …

The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 and its associated regulations enables you to appoint a person or persons you trust to manage your financial and personal care under Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”). The forms used have changed significantly over the last 10 years with the latest …

Are you heading away for the Christmas and New Year’s break? Follow these simple tips below to help make your holiday time as stress free as possible: If you’re heading away for more than three days, turn off your hot water cylinder. It will save you some money on your …

Avoiding investment scams is becoming even more important, as recent Australian data shows investment scams have now overtaken romance and dating scams as the most lucrative method of fraud. Historically, investment scams have been common both overseas and in New Zealand. In fact, the 10-year anniversary of when the world’s …

Many people put off making a Will – but if you die without a properly made Will, you are said to have died intestate. In this situation your estate will be settled according to the provisions of the Administration Act. The Act divides your estate in set proportions amongst your …

Did you know, the waste we generate almost doubles the week after Christmas! And much of that waste can be recycled. It’s time to bust the myths on recycling for the holiday season with our top tips below: Three questions to ask yourself BEFORE preparing for the holiday season: Is …

When it comes to adorning the house for Christmas, lights and decorations can be an important part of it! Consider giving Mother Earth a present for Christmas this year, and choose more sustainable, energy-efficient options. Here is some top tips to help you have a greener Christmas: Lights: Make sure …

Retirement calculators seem to be popping up everywhere, and people are betting their financial future on them every day. Unfortunately, the calculators are often giving fictitious outputs based on assumptions that have little to no chance of being accurate. Here are six reasons you can’t trust retirement calculators, and what …