by Elise Vine | Jul 20, 2022 | Blog
A few weeks ago we blogged about the importance of having a Will. Today we’re writing about the other side of that – receiving an inheritance. Again, it’s not something we tend to plan for, as it comes with the burden of having lost a loved one. However, it is worth...
by Elise Vine | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog
Yup – we all have debt, and we all want to be debt free. So which debt should we pay off first? Let’s make a plan. To figure out which debt you should pay off first, start by identifying the following: who you owe, what the interest rate is...
by Elise Vine | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
A common question we get asked is should I pay off my debt or should I be saving? The answer depends on your situation. Ideally you pay off debt, and you save! This is the classic case of having your cake and eating it. Debt typically incurs interest, so the...
by Elise Vine | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog
Finance is more than debt management, savings and investments. Insurance and estate planning are also key aspects of your financial security – having a will and power of attorney for your property and wealth, as well as insurance for your things and more...
by Elise Vine | Jun 16, 2021 | Blog
The RBNZ today announced that debt serviceability restrictions are being added to the policy toolkit. The RBNZ and the Minister of Finance have agreed to update their shared Memorandum of Understanding on “macroprudential policy”. This is basically the policy that...