When you take out an insurance policy, you’re counting on it being there for you when you need it. But some simple mistakes can mean you don’t have the cover you expect.
Here are some of the things that get in the way of New Zealanders getting the best results from their insurance policies.
From 1 October 2022, the maximum amount of cover EQC provides on home insurance policies increases from $150,000 to $300,000 per dwelling, plus GST.
Though you’re likely to be earning more in your overseas job than you would in the equivalent one back home, you’re paying interest on your loan while you’re away. You’re ahead if your overseas job pays more, but only as long as you make regular payments.
The month of August started with a strong performance on the back of a solid July and the understanding that peak inflation data had been priced in by markets.
With Queen Elizabeth II no longer occupying her long-held position as New Zealand’s head of state, what happens now to the image of her head on our cash?
New research has found that KiwiSaver fees are on average lower than fees charged on similar funds in Australia and default fees are on average lower than the fees for default products in both Australia and the UK.
SumExtra is a 'top up' cover that makes your AMP Home Plan - Maxi cover home insurance go further. It provides extra financial help if the cost of repairs or replacement for your house are ever more than your Sum Insured.
The past month has seen positive returns for all asset classes, this is on the back of economic data indicating that central banks’ actions may be working.
During the month of June, investors became increasingly concerned with the potential of a near term recession, sending markets into a sharp decline, with the S&P 500 down 20% since the start of the year, the worst first half year period in decades.
The global equity market initially continued a downward trend, but then reverted later in the month. Amid April US inflation data exceeding expectations and another month of strong job and wage growth, the US Federal Reserve hiked rates by half a percentage point and indicated similar hikes would occur in proceeding meetings.
If the weather was anything to go by this week winter is well and truly here which means the flu and cold season is upon us. Therefore it’s important to boost our immune system to stay protected during winter.
Investment fund managers tend to follow either an ‘active’ or ‘passive’ management approach to investing. Both approaches have some fundamental differences in targeted performance and strategy.
The increasing frequency of severe weather events, predicted rising sea levels and climate change are expected to have significant impacts on insurance for property owners in the future.
Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Orange Covid-19 protection framework requirements.
During the Orange alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.
No one should have to choose between possible financial hardship and potentially life-saving medical treatment, but that’s the decision currently facing thousands of Kiwis who need access to medications that are not funded by PHARMAC.
Recent geopolitical events, culminating in the Russian invasion of Ukraine are sadly a concerning development from a humanitarian perspective. These developments are also causing significant market volatility and understandably making investors nervous.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been asked by the Government to review KiwiSaver. The review includes a proposal to shift the focus of Government contributions to incentivise voluntary rather than standard employee contributions.
Have you ever stopped to check where that product / food / clothing you just bought was actually made? Where did you buy it from? At your local retailer / provider, out of town or online? There are plenty of reasons to buy local apart from the environmental benefits.
Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Red Covid-19 protection framework requirements.
During the Red alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.
To further protect you, our staff and sub-tenants from Covid-19 we will now require all clients and visitors to Core Advice offices to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of this on arrival. Our staff are already fully vaccinated and want to help protect you.
