Advice

Investing in the right advice

Over the past few years the news has been full of stories about Kiwis who have lost their life savings after investing in dodgy finance companies or receiving misleading financial advice. 

Financial cowboys outlawed from today

Today the new financial advisers regime, administered by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), comes into full force in an effort to restore faith in the finance industry.

Making your money grow

You may have heard talk about bonds following last month’s budget.

Financial advice - have your say

This week is Financial Awareness Week, organised by the Institute of Financial Advisers.

Getting help with your finances

Managing your money can be hard to do all by yourself. Resources like Sorted can take you a long way.

Where to go for help

Not sure what types of insurance, or how much, will meet your needs and budget? You can get help from an insurance broker or financial adviser, or by talking directly to an insurer.

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Getting the right investment advice

There are no guarantees of good financial advice. But new rules mean anyone who gives investment advice to clients will now have to provide more information up-front.

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You can pick them a mile away

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Don and Sarah are a couple in their early thirties who have decided they want to get sorted, and want ...
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Making the right choice

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When Sarah’s husband Pani passed away, she found it difficult to maintain their large family ...

Getting a better deal on fees

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Moana and Ray decided they needed some advice on what and where to save for their retirement. Repaying ...