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Three Reasons to Engage a Licensed Financial Adviser
Making financial decisions can be overwhelming. Whether you're buying a home, financing business equipment, protecting your family with insurance, or planning for retirement, having an experienced professional in your corner can make all the difference. Here are three reasons why engaging a licensed financial adviser is a smart move.
IRD Debt and Lending
For many business owners, tax debt is viewed as a problem to be managed when cash flow improves.
When the bank says ‘no’
Receiving a ‘no’ from your bank can be disheartening. Whether you're applying for a mortgage, business finance, vehicle lending, or debt consolidation, it's easy to assume the decision is final.
In many cases, it isn't.
The fine art of applying for a mortgage
Applying for a mortgage can feel complex, but success often comes down to preparation and discipline.
The Funeral Financials
An organisation called Death Without Debt (DWD) is holding a workshop in Taupō to show people how to arrange a funeral themselves at a fraction of the usual cost.
Insights with Infinance by Brian Coogan
First quarter, March 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results announced on June 18 by Statistics NZ show strong results.
Getting cash back on the mortgage
We get clients asking about bank cashback offers spurred along by social media posts stating you can get $30k cashback if you switch your mortgage.
Short-term economic outlook
After several years of restrictive monetary policy to control inflation, we were on a solid path to recovery. There was a clear path ahead, then someone decided to go play in the sand.
Annual financial reviews
In today’s rapidly changing financial environment, taking a “set and forget” approach to personal or business finances can prove costly.
Closing the gap on property deals
Bridging finance can be a fast, flexible solution to secure property before you’ve sold your current property, allowing you to upgrade with certainty.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Understanding reverse mortgages
So, you’re near to or retired, own your home, maybe an investment property, looking to release some funds for any amount of activities or projects.
Unlocking KiwiSaver: Your Key to Homeownership & Retirement
KiwiSaver often gets labelled as “that retirement thing,” but it’s actually one of the most powerful financial tools many Kiwis have — not just for later in life, but for getting into your first home too.
Financing the problem – Clean Energy Loans – Part 3
So, you’ve had enough of high fuel prices and decided to go electric but need funding.
Planning to Purchase Property: What You Need to Know
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and it’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by where to start. Whether you’re a first-home buyer or looking to move up the ladder, a solid plan can make the process far less stressful (and far more achievable).
Fueling the problem
With the volatility of the conflict in Iran developing daily as to how far it will escalate or not, its early days yet to determine the long term effects, certainly we’re feeling it at the fuel pump right now.
What Is financial freedom — and how do you get there?
We all dream about “financial freedom.” For some, it means retiring early; for others, it’s being able to say yes to life without worrying about the bills. But whatever it looks like for you, financial freedom isn’t just about how much money you have — it’s about having choices.
The economic effects of global tension
The effect of global tension on economic recovery
The rise of property flippers
One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about a rise in ‘property flippers’ making six-figures from unwitting vendors.
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