Whenever you apply for a home loan, credit card, HP or any other form of credit, the lender will run some checks. Because if someone’s advancing you money, they’ll want to know if you can pay them back.
Imagine the state taking control of your house, Kiwisaver funds, insurance policies, and any other assets you’ve accumulated, and then deciding who inherits them.
As Registered Financial Advisers , we’re all about doing the right thing for our clients. A big part of that is making sure you don’t pay a dollar more than absolutely necessary.
I realise that an email from your Financial Adviser might not be the most exciting thing in your inbox. But bear with us, because we’re trying to do the right thing by you.
Here’s a tip that might come in handy: Get your phone out, open the camera, and video any possession that you might need to claim on your insurance one day.
A lot of people believe that insurers will do anything to avoid paying out a claim. They imagine all sorts of traps in the small print, designed to leave you hanging. This has not been my experience.
Wealth creation is not what you own. It’s what you control.