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Women need to be aware of options available for their financial security. "A Man is not a financial plan!". Many women remain single for longer or find themselves on their own in midlife. Whatever our situation, we should all take responsibitlity to educate ourselves and stay informed so we can become wiser with money choices.
Related ArticlesSHAM TRUSTSAdded Sun, Jul 19th 2009, 09:58
In our first article we talked about the importance and value of placing personal assets in a Trust so that those assets were protected for you and your loved ones. Unfortunately, most people think that once assets are placed in a Trust they are protected forever! However, this is simply not the case. If a Trust is found to be a “sham”, then asset protection can be lost. Week Seven - Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOUAdded Mon, Jun 9th 2008, 08:53
The six previous steps have been about dreaming and then planning for the life you really want. The last step is about keeping faith with yourself and your plans. Week one -Seven Weeks to a New YOUAdded Mon, Apr 21st 2008, 09:23
Week One of Seven Weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOU. If you want a meaningful and fulfilled life then you have to plan for it. Money and finances are a vital part of any life plan. But, you don’t have to choose between money and your life. You can have both―but only if you plan for it. Looking for certainty in an uncertain time? Is property still worth making a fuss over?Added Sat, Mar 15th 2008, 12:55
There is no doubt that 2008 will be a challenging year for all. Wild market swings, finance company trouble in Australia and New Zealand, credit and sub-prime issues around the world, and a slowdown in the New Zealand property market. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INTEREST RATESAdded Wed, Apr 29th 2009, 07:49
The only discussion happening lately over the coffee cups is whether people should break their existing mortgage term (or not) to take advantage of the lower mortgage interests that are on offer. I have written several articles on this topic. Matthew Gilligan, my business partner at Gilligan Rowe & Associates Ltd, was very pro-active on this front too. GRA’s advice saved many of our clients thousands of dollars. Want to know how? Well read on. LOSING YOUR HOME IN 3 EASY STEPSAdded Mon, Jun 1st 2009, 11:21
This month I’ve had three members contact me about losing their homes. It’s tough out there and we are all having to look at our finances. So that all readers avoid the disasters these poor readers are facing, I’ve put together some suggestions below. HANDS UP – WHO WANTS TO LOSE THEIR ASSETS?Added Tue, Mar 31st 2009, 14:38
Imagine the excitement. You have worked, saved and hunted hard. Finally, you have found a home perfect for you. Moving day arrives and you and your possessions make their way to your new castle. Over the coming months, you plan the alterations you want to make and the things you want to buy to make your new abode your private haven. Week six - Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOUAdded Mon, Jun 2nd 2008, 12:43
Steps 1 - 5 were about learning what you want from life and how to make it happen. Step 6 is about how to keep your life meaningful and on track for what you really want. Step 6: Get more. Once you get used to having big dreams and audacious goals, you’ll want to do this more often. And, you’ll get even more out of life with regular goal and planning review sessions. Finding an Insurance Adviser You Can TrustAdded Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 09:11
With call centre operators offering to sell you an insurance ‘package’ over the phone and bank tellers asking if you would be interested in purchasing life cover when all you wanted to do was cash a cheque―it is all too easy to assume that purchasing insurance is just an ‘add-on’ extra, a generic product that anyone can peddle; hey, you can even sort it yourself with online access to insurance ‘calculators’. And yes, when you can search a few products online yourself it may seem tempting to avoid the ‘middleman’, who, to be honest, you may suspect (unfairly?) has a hidden agenda (read: salesperson). However this would really be doing yourself (and your family) a disservice. Why do you need an adviser? FUTURE PLANNING - What role does it play in your relationships?Added Fri, Feb 15th 2008, 08:20
FUTURE PLANNING - What role does it play in your relationships? For people who don’t know what they want from their financial life, the following set of hard questions from “Get your Head Out of the Sand” by Lisa Dudson, should be answered. Just jot down whatever answers come into your head, and don’t try to over-analyse them. Home Equity Release MortgagesAdded Sun, Jan 13th 2008, 11:50
Imagine being able to release some of the value you've built up in your home without having to move. Just thinking about it has probably brought a smile to your face. The ability for many of us to remain independent in our own home during our retirement is important. Home Equity Release Mortgages are designed to do just this! Reverse mortgages or home equity release schemes as they’re also called, have made a lot of people nervous in the past. In fact it would be fair to say that many people remain wary of them. Week five - Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOUAdded Mon, May 26th 2008, 10:01
The steps leading up to Step five were about discovering yourself and how to make goals to set yourself on the right path for a ‘go-getting’ life. Step five will help you overcome some of the traps you’ll encounter along this path. Week four -Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOUAdded Mon, May 12th 2008, 11:24
The first three steps were about getting to know yourself and discovering what were the most important and meaningful people and things to you. Step Four is about making these and other ‘go-getting’ dreams in your life actually happen. Step 4: Get started―give your goal(s) a workout. WOMEN AND RETIREMENT – WHAT WILL IT COST? SHOULD YOU USE A FINANCIAL COACH?Added Thu, Apr 10th 2008, 16:09
Saving for retirement remains one of the most important financial goals for us all. However, women face a variety of unique challenges and obstacles that should be taken into account in our long-term planning. Week three - Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOUAdded Mon, May 5th 2008, 08:22
The first two steps were about meeting your real self and your dreams for the future. Step three is about putting these dreams into perspective. Step 3. Get real: You can’t have a champagne life on a beer allowance. Week two - Seven weeks and Seven Steps to a New youAdded Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 11:03
The first step was to “Get yourself and say hello”, plus giving yourself permission to make choices about your life and to consider how you currently spend your time. Step 2: Get a life―know what you really want. When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream? Not little “baby step” or “stop gap” dreams like your next shopping trip, but big, bold, audacious dreams. Your house is your castle!Added Wed, Nov 14th 2007, 08:23
Break open the champagne! Send out the house warming invitations! I am now a homeowner! I have joined the millions of other Kiwis who can say, “I own a piece of New Zealand”. I am also proud to say that I did it with most of my dignity intact, not too many sleepless nights and I still have some money in the bank. So, what was my secret? I found there were four secrets to buying a house. Setting Goals and Christmas – Minimise the pressure and StressAdded Tue, Nov 20th 2007, 15:45
With the festive season fast approaching, the financial goals we’ve set ourselves are often forgotten. Just as we plan where we are going for Xmas and what we are going to do over the holiday period, we need to remain on track with our financial goals. While Xmas can be a great time for many, it can also be very stressful. KiwiSaver: Understanding risk – who dares winsAdded Tue, Oct 23rd 2007, 19:59
KiwiSaver is a great opportunity, but it seems to have thrown many into turmoil over what they perceive to be the ‘risks’ associated with it. With anything – life, love, work, home, family, friends, pets, money, cars – there is always risk. KiwiSaver is no different. Making the right decision lies in understanding your own risk profile. 25 super saving tips and 7 secrets of wealthAdded Sat, Dec 29th 2007, 18:23
Check out these wonderful savings tips to help get you on target with your savings for 2008! And the Seven Secrets to Wealth! Get more from life, get goal settingAdded Sun, Mar 2nd 2008, 11:36
A goal is a destination. As with any other destination, you need to plan how to get there. It’s simpler than jumping on a plane, and there’s no jet lag or security checks to worry about. Gaining a larger slice of the PIE – Good news for investorsAdded Mon, Oct 15th 2007, 12:50
Gaining a larger slice of the PIE Financial success comes with simplicity and faithAdded Fri, Sep 28th 2007, 12:35
Frustrated by your spending habits? Like to do better? The solution is closer to you than you think. Financial Fitness – How to get more moneyAdded Mon, Sep 3rd 2007, 11:54
Who can you Trust?Added Mon, Sep 17th 2007, 11:56
Who can you Trust? – We all like to think the company we’re dealing with is well regarded and reputable when it comes to meeting their obligations, but apart from what we hear or get told, how do we really know? Read the article...Protecting Your Most Valuable AssetAdded Sun, Jul 29th 2007, 11:13
When thinking about this article and income protection I recalled a question posed by a fellow colleague and friend that has struck particular resonance – if you had a machine that sat in the corner of your living room whose sole function was to make money, say $60,000 a year for a good number of decades, would you not insure it? Almost certainly it would seem ridiculous not to, people routinely insure their cars worth much less than this machine that more often than not appreciates in value. Yet many New Zealanders appear to take for granted what is potentially their greatest asset – their ability to earn. Read the article...Financial Fitness - You Can’t Eat Your HouseAdded Wed, Aug 8th 2007, 14:25
You Can’t Eat Your House – Planning for your retirement, maximising investment opportunities, minimising tax, avoiding financial disasters…When you want to make the most of your money, there are so many different issues to consider. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to begin…………… Read the article...Protect your AssetsAdded Fri, Jun 29th 2007, 17:20 The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 has significantly changed the rules relating to the sharing of assets on the termination of a relationship. It’s important to know what you can do, to protect your assets for yourself and your beneficiaries………… Read the article... Financial Warrant of FitnessAdded Thu, May 3rd 2007, 12:27 Family and lifestyle are important, and so is a good financial plan to provide income & help achieve realistic goals Read the article... Womenz : Wednesday 17th of March 2010 06:08:47PM
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