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Many of my clients' wealth is directly linked to their own business.  Did you know that 97% of New Zealand businesses have 20 or fewer employees?  As such the ability of the owner and usually the key person in that business to work hands-on in the business is critical. Asteron Life research.
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    Your home, your business, your earning capacity, your smile …? Often, we meet with clients and they firmly believe that their home is their greatest asset. This is ingrained in our national psyche, and certainly, a mortgage-free home forms a great. Read more
One of the most exciting, daunting and exhausting times in life is the arrival of your first child – closely followed by the arrival of a second or third child! Life has changed forever and you are now responsible for. Read more
Some of the clients that I meet with have the view that with the $1,000 government kickstart disappearing a few years back, it no longer makes sense for their children to be enrolled with a KiwiSaver provider. Bear in mind,. Read more

Have you wondered how student loans work? My son Cameron has just finished his degree and I was a little unsure how it all worked particularly if he decides to travel so here is the deal!

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Cancer impacts on so many people that we know and love. The cancer society runs some key fundraisers throughout the year and my husband, Glyn and I will be participating in this years “Walking Under the Stars” on the 26th of November.

It’s New Zealand’s only night time walking half marathon, bringing people together to.

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Diane Maxwell on making NZ Super sustainable by increasing the age of eligibility, means testing, hiking minimum KiwiSaver contributions & making it harder for migrants to qualify

The Retirement Commissioner warns New Zealand Superannuation isn’t sustainable in its current form, so we need to prepare for change. Diane Maxwell says it’s inevitable the period of time you.
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Authorised Financial Adviser, Lynda Taylor, reveals some common mistakes that she comes across when reviewing people's protection plans.

  1. Ownership
    Make sure you have the right people owning the insurance policy so that the money goes where it should.
  2. Not protecting your greatest asset - the ability to earn.
    How long could your household manage without the primary.
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There are a number of dedicated insurance companies in New Zealand and their offerings all differ slightly. They will differ in terms of their policy wordings; for example, some will offer free trauma cover for your children, others will pay immediately on an income protection policy.

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Care to join me and participate in the DUAL??

Motutapu & Rangitoto Islands, Auckland, New Zealand

Saturday 19 March, 2016

Please have a look on the following website to find out about the Dual (http://www.thedual.co.nz/) – there are many options for all different fitness levels – I have entered the 21km run and “yes” I am officially.

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