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In our blog you will find a variety of content from the team, from direction on investing, finance & insurance as well as a few fun articles.
Understanding ACC levies if you work or own a business
Accidents happen. But luckily in New Zealand, we’re all covered by The Accident Compensation Corporation’s (ACC) personal injury cover. That means if you have...
Family Protection Insurance
Life is for living to the fullest, but sometimes the world can have other ideas. What would happen to your family financially if you were no longer...
KiwiSaver – Have you got a scheme managed for you and your employees?
KiwiSaver. We’ve all heard of it, but are we making the most of it? Do you know your legal obligations as an employer when it comes to a KiwiSaver scheme? How...
How to repay your mortgage and debts fast.
A debt and mortgage-free life is the ultimate dream for many Kiwis. But the longer we take to pay off our debt, the more it eventually costs us. That’s why...
10 New Year Resolutions That Should Be On Every Parents List
Goodbye 2020, and good riddance! In the light of a very stressful year, there’s never been a more perfect time to set resolutions in your household to ensure...
Insurance for Tradies – What are Your Options?
Builders, Plumbers, Electricians – whatever trade you specialise in, we know there’s a lot of pressure to get the job done and to get it done right. As a...
Tips to Help with Financial Stress at Christmas
Christmas brings tons of joy and excitement, but also a bucket-load of stress – especially when it comes to money. With annual pressure to have the ‘perfect...
How to use a Pros and Cons list for Major Financial Decisions in Business
Facing big choices can be daunting, especially when they involve your business’s finances. Many of us have experienced ‘analysis paralysis’ when faced with...
Shareholder Protection – What is it and does my business need it?
Businesses need to expect the unexpected. Preparing for events that could severely impact your business is vital, and one of the biggest disruptions that...
Getting the most out of your KiwiSaver when you are self-employed.
KiwiSaver has a lot to offer, even if you are self-employed. It’s a voluntary, transparent, and low-cost way to invest and save money for the future, but CFFC...
Is My Family Protected For The Unexpected?
This year has taught us that life is full of surprises, and not all of them are welcome. With thousands of people around the world experiencing job losses,...
Are You Overpaying Your ACC?
Accidents happen – and it’s important you prepare for them. We all know that having insurance gives you peace of mind that you, your family, business, or...
Family Finances – how to set realistic goals
Juggling family finances can be tricky. Transitioning from that familiar feeling of “where did all the money go?” to setting your family up for the future is...
Key Person Cover for your Business.
So you have spent years building your business and it’s going really well. You also know business insurance is a necessity and you have it for what is...
Mortgage Holidays and More
For many of us, our mortgage payments are probably one of the biggest outgoings in the monthly accounts and in some cases this can be a large amount of money....