Sep 14, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver, Retirement
Have you ever gone to the airport with your bags packed and boarded a plane without having any idea where it is going? As much as we might miss air travel now, it is unlikely we would board without knowing the destination. It is hard even to pack properly...
Aug 17, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver
When it comes to our money and finances, we often get asked how much risk we want to take, and what “level of risk” we are comfortable with. This is a really difficult question to answer as risk means different things to different people, and what does risk...
Jun 4, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver, Retirement
This year, there will be a new addition to your KiwiSaver annual statement. For the first time this year, KiwiSaver providers have been required to let members know about two numbers with big long-term significance: How much your KiwiSaver is on track to be worth by...
Jun 4, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver, Retirement
1. Assess your current situation Uncertainty can be a major source of anxiety To determine the source of stress and if it’s warranted, take stock of your: “Financial self-awareness is positively associated with greater financial satisfaction, and stronger...
Mar 28, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver, Retirement
You are sitting in your nice, new, comfortable home. You purchased it intending to live there indefinitely which, given your health, you figure is several decades. Just as you are taking it all in, you hear a knock at the front door. Opening the door, you see...
Mar 17, 2020 | Investment, KiwiSaver, Retirement
Check Your Sources Review the source of your information. Do they have the right agenda, or are they trying to sell advertising space with click bait? We are hearing a lot about “market crashes” and “plummeting markets”, but we heard...
