What do you think of when you think of buying your first home? Excitement? Dread? Confusion? Maybe a little bit of all three?

You’re not alone. Buying your first home in New Zealand is an adventure as much as it is a challenge – and like all great adventures, it pays to have a guide.

Here’s what you need to know.

It’s never too late to start building wealth. And it’s never too early, either. Your journey towards a healthier, wealthier and more comfortable life starts here – no matter how old, or young, you are.

Early retirement is an enticing proposition for many Kiwis – who wouldn’t want to stop working earlier and enjoy life on their own terms? With the right attitude, the right planning, and the right budget, it’s possible for nearly anyone to retire early. Here’s what you need to consider.

Retirement offers a lot – more time, more freedom, more opportunities to grow outside of your workplace – but with life expectancies getting longer and life in general getting more expensive, do you know how much money you’ll really need to retire?