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November 04, 2020 by Jane

Why women need to start talking Finance and Life Insurance

CFFC (Commission for Financial Capability) surveyed 3132 New Zealanders between January to June 2020. They used questions from an OECD toolkit to measure understanding of financial concepts such as interest, inflation, and risk diversification. Only 22% of all respondents answered all questions correctly, and only half as many women as men answered all questions correctly.

October 06, 2020 by Jane

How to talk about life insurance with your partner

Talking about life insurance means talking about death. No-one finds that easy. Pinnacle Life have some tips to get you started on talking about money and life insurance with your partner.

February 04, 2020 by Jane

Why you should buy your life insurance online

A recent survey by Consumer NZ indicated that you’re much less likely to be a satisfied customer if you buy insurance from a bank or an insurance broker, compared with those who buy direct from an insurance company.

January 21, 2020 by Kerry

Does life insurance pay for cancer? (the answer is yes)

Life Insurance can’t stop you from getting cancer but it can help you financially while you get treatment. If you’ve had cancer, bear in mind that each case is considered by our underwriters, so don’t assume you won’t be able to get any cover.

January 07, 2020 by Kerry

Is life insurance worth it? 5 reasons why we think it is

Having life insurance is a good idea if you have financial obligations that mean your loved ones would suffer if you weren’t around to pay for things like the rent or mortgage, the groceries, or your kids’ education. But is it worth it?

December 17, 2019 by Jane

Expert tips to improve your life balance before Christmas

It can be a tricky time of year to feel like you’ve got things in balance. Take a deep breath. It is possible to find some equilibrium and have that summer holiday feeling before Christmas.