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Anyone with children will know they cost money. Usually a lot of money. Protecting them however is incredibly important - here are 5 simple ways you can plan for their future.

Ready to buy your first home? If you belong to KiwiSaver, purchasing a property may be easier than you think. Find out if you're eligible for a HomeStart Grant, and how much you can receive...

How much KiwiSaver money would you need on top of NZ Super, to fund the lifestyle you're envisioning? We’ve put together some helpful hints and tips to get you started. 

Unlike in the major cities, many Hawke’s Bay homes are still priced within reach of most of us, making home ownership a reality rather than a dream. Here's how to make it happen for you.

How can you make sure your home truly shows off all of its features? As a would-be seller, you can take a few steps to win buyers’ hearts and maximise the potential of your property. 

Imagine being able to monitor your total financial life from a single dashboard - including your KiwiSaver scheme, bank accounts, savings, debts, shares, property and other investments.

What’s important is that you make a start, as what you do now will impact your financial life in the future. So how do you begin?

With the commercial loans we have seen approved over the years there’s one thing we can say with surety – every proposition is unique. Don't just take the bank's word for it, find out where the options exist!

This step is about discovering what you would like to achieve for yourself and your family now and in the future.