NZ Advice Group

Goal setting

January 17, 2019

Tips to help you set and achieve your goals

The end of one year and the start of another always feels like a good chance to start afresh. It’s time to wipe the slate clean and set new goals. Before you do this, take a moment to look back over the past year. Grab a pen and paper and write down three things you achiev...

Tips for a Smooth Financial Christmas Season

November 19, 2018

Keep the financial upper hand this Christmas

It’s the same date every year, but it still seems to always catch us by surprise. We’re talking about the season to be jolly but there’s nothing jolly about your bank balance taking a severe bashing. Combine your creativity with some smart planning and you can avoid sp...

Making a Claim

October 29, 2018

How to make a claim swiftly and easily

We take out insurance to cover us at times when we need it. But when it comes time to access our cover, the process of making a claim can be a time of uncertainty and overwhelm. Can I claim for this? Which forms should I use? How do I lodge the claim? When will I receive my ...

Budgeting Tools

September 12, 2018

Make friends with your budget

When it comes to money matters are you a saver or a spender? Do you keep elaborate spreadsheets accounting for every cent spent or are you more prone to burying your head in the sand and not giving much thought to where your money goes?We often associate the word ‘budget�...

ACC – Are you paying too much?

August 14, 2018

ACC

ACC – Accident Compensation Corporation – is a no-fault scheme that covers both New Zealand residents and visitors to the country. The scheme provides financial compensation and support to offset costs incurred by anyone who has been injured in an accident, regardless of...

Alternative investment to property

July 16, 2018

Is a managed fund for you?

Investing in property is not for everyone. Some don’t want to deal with maintenance, pay rates, insurance, property management, and everything else owning property entails. Others are simply looking for a faster return on investment (ROI). Property investment is no...

Selling your home?

June 12, 2018

Top Tricks of the Trade

Whether you are selling your home to upsize or downsize, you want to make sure you get top dollar. If you’re about to put your home on the market, then you’ll want to read these tips to ensure you maximise the return on one of your biggest investments. 1. Make a Great Fi...

Is it time to review your insurance?

May 1, 2018

Why you need to regularly review your insurance

When was the last time you reviewed your insurance policies? A recent study found only 41% of people had reviewed their cover in the last two years. If you’re one of the remaining 59%, this could mean that you have the wrong cover for your current needs. You might have gap...

Have you had any changes in your life recently?

April 4, 2018

Reporting life changes

The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said that the only thing that is constant is change. And we can’t argue with that.Sometimes we plan changes, while other times they occur unexpectedly. Major life changes include: getting married having a baby adoption gaining/losing a de...

Home inspections – yes or no?

February 26, 2018

Buying a home Buying a home is exciting. You discover your dream home and immediately envisage moving in. Maybe you’ve already started mentally renovating and decorating it to your taste. However, before getting caught up in all the excitement and signing on the dotted li...