New Zealand Retirement Planning Secrets How to Retire Without the Stress and Worry Introduction In the introduction, readers are welcomed to the world of retirement planning and the core concepts explored throughout the book. Though this book is written in New Zealand, most of the strategies can be utilised worldwide. Chapter 1: Why Money Management is So Important This chapter highlights the significance of effective money management in achieving a stress-free retirement. Readers learn about the foundational principles of financial literacy and its impact on retirement planning. Chapter 2: Who This Book is Not For Here, the author defines the audience that may not find the book suitable for their needs, ensuring clarity for potential readers. Chapter 3: Who is This Book For & How Could it Change Their Life? Readers discover the book's target audience and explore the potential life-changing benefits of implementing its strategies. Chapter 4: Are You Willing to Change? This chapter challenges readers to reflect on their readiness to embrace change and adopt new financial habits for a secure retirement. Chapter 5: What Do You Want? Provides guidance on clarifying retirement goals and aspirations, laying the groundwork for effective financial planning. Chapter 6: Get Money-Smart Readers delve into the importance of financial literacy and are equipped with practical tools to enhance their money management skills. Chapter 7: Organize Your Money focuses on budgeting, debt management, and living within one's means, essential to successful retirement planning. Chapter 8: Get Yourself Debt-Free Readers learn about distinguishing between good and bad debt, creating repayment plans, and making informed decisions regarding loans and mortgages. Chapter 9: Identify and Manage Threats Various threats to retirement security are identified, along with strategies for mitigating risks through emergency funds, trusts, insurance, and diversified investments. Chapter 10: Investing: Make Your Money Grow Provides a comprehensive guide to investing, covering asset selection, investment duration, portfolio organisation, common excuses for avoiding investment, and FAQs. Chapter 11: Get Your Affairs in Order Readers are encouraged to address essential legal matters such as wills, power of attorney, and financial arrangements for children, ensuring peace of mind for the future. Chapter 12: Seek Expert Advice This chapter offers guidance on selecting the right financial adviser, utilising technology and monitoring tools, and understanding adviser compensation models. Chapter 13: My Happy Clients Testimonials from satisfied clients of The Advice Hub are shared, highlighting the benefits of professional financial guidance and support. Chapter 14: The Advice Hub Readers are introduced to The Advice Hub, its team, services, and commitment to assisting clients in creating personalised retirement plans and accessing financial education seminars. Conclusion: What Next? The book encourages readers to take proactive steps toward their retirement goals, armed with newfound knowledge and empowered by expert guidance.

Going into retirement is not the January holidays: a few weeks away and then back to normal. This is a major life transition and it's for keeps. Few of us think of retirement as a 20 or 30-year period of our life that will see our wants, needs and finances change. But the reality is that retirement doesn't happen on a single day. It's a transition that takes place over a long period of time. In the New Zealand Retirement Guide, best-selling finance writer Martin Hawes leads New Zealanders through the task of planning for a retirement that will deliver them the best years of their life. By focusing on where you will live, the kind of lifestyle you will have, how much income you will receive and how you could spend it, Hawes provides the key to enjoying a rewarding and stress-free retirement. Practical examples, case studies and helpful links to website resources make this an indispensible guide for anyone thinking about retirement, as well as for retirees wanting to prepare for the next stage of their life. By following Martin Hawes' advice and getting your finances under control, you'll be well on the way to realising your dreams in retirement.

"I don't love this job anymore, but should I stay for the pension?" This gut-wrenching question is common for many people working in pensionable careers. But how much is your pension worth? And, is staying worth it? Since 2017, Grumpus Maximus has researched and written about this critical decision point, which he calls The Golden Albatross. Having served 20 years in the U.S. Military, he too struggled with the same questions, and now he helps others learn from his mistakes. If your job offers a pension, then this book is a must-read. Easily learn how to calculate your pension's objective value and weigh it against the subjective benefits of leaving for more fulfilling work. When done, you will agree, it was worth it.

** Reviewed and updated for the 2020-2021 financial year** This is the only money guide you'll ever need That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves. So what makes this one different? Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of 'tips' ... or a strict budget (that you won't follow). You'll get a step-by-step formula: open this account, then do this; call this person, and say this; invest money here, and not there. All with a glass of wine in your hand. This book will show you how to create an entire financial plan that is so simple you can sketch it on the back of a serviette ... and you'll be able to manage your money in 10 minutes a week. You'll also get the skinny on: Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months Doubling your income using the 'Trapeze Strategy' Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out 7 years of payments Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off Handing your kids (or grandkids) a $140,000 cheque on their 21st birthday Why you don't need $1 million to retire ... with the 'Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy' Sound too good to be true? It's not. This book is full of stories from everyday Aussies — single people, young families, empty nesters, retirees — who have applied the simple steps in this book and achieved amazing, life-changing results. And you're next.

Discover the secrets of the 1.75 trillion dollar franchise sector. International author, branding expert and media trainer Pete Burdon is joined by New Zealand's top franchise leaders to provide you with the inside secrets to financial freedom in franchising. In this breakthrough book, these experts share their stories and uncover what it takes to have your very own successful business. They reveal the exact techniques they've used to produce millions of dollars of income for themselves and their franchisees. You'll learn: - how to build and run a billion dollar franchise system - the challenges they faced and how they overcame them - the path they took to franchise leadership - what it takes to become a top franchise leader - how they market their businesses and how this has changed in the current climate - how to choose the right franchisee or franchisor - the common mistakes and traps many make in franchising and how to avoid them Contributors: David and Karen Dovey (Exceed Franchising) Adam Parore (Small Business Accounting) Jack and Melanie Harper (Driving Miss Daisy) Grant McLauchlan and Rene Mangnus (CrestClean) Scott Jenyns (Fastway Couriers/Aramex) Gill Webb (Active+) Paul Bull (Signature Homes) Brendon Lawry (Liquorland) Andrew and Denise Lane (Night 'n Day) Simon Harkness (Kitchen Studio) Paul Jamieson (Kelly Sport and Kelly Club) Simon McKearney (Helloworld) This book will help you take immediate control of your financial destiny.

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