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At Lifetime, we start with a simple question.What’s important to you?Not just your numbers. Your life.Once we understand...
30/03/2026

At Lifetime, we start with a simple question.

What’s important to you?

Not just your numbers. Your life.

Once we understand that, everything else starts to fall into place. The plan, the structure, the next steps.

Because good advice starts with listening.

If you’re a first home buyer, here’s what we’re seeing.Less competition.More negotiating room.Rates you can plan around....
24/03/2026

If you’re a first home buyer, here’s what we’re seeing.

Less competition.
More negotiating room.
Rates you can plan around.

That combination doesn’t come along all that often.

Locking in a rate now gives you certainty. And certainty makes everything else feel a bit more manageable.

It’s not about picking the perfect moment. It’s about getting moving when the conditions make sense.

Chat to a Lifetime Mortgage Adviser today: https://www.lifetime.co.nz/personal-advice/home-loans/free-mortgage-consultation/

One of the best gifts you can give your kids isn’t something you buy. It’s what you teach them.Learning how money works ...
16/03/2026

One of the best gifts you can give your kids isn’t something you buy. It’s what you teach them.

Learning how money works doesn’t need to wait until adulthood. In fact, the earlier kids understand earning, saving, spending, and giving, the more confident they’ll be when it comes to managing money later in life.

From piggy banks and pocket money to budgeting their first pay cheque, small lessons early on can shape a lifetime of good habits.

In this article, we share practical ways to start teaching your kids about money – at every age and stage.

Take a read and see which ideas might work in your household:
https://www.lifetime.co.nz/resources/blog/how-to-teach-kids-about-money-building-financial-literacy-from-an-early-age/

Most people choose a mortgage based on one thing: the lowest interest rate.But the lowest rate today doesn’t always lead...
12/03/2026

Most people choose a mortgage based on one thing: the lowest interest rate.

But the lowest rate today doesn’t always lead to the best result tomorrow.

Interest Rate Averaging is a simple strategy that spreads your loan across different terms. That means less risk if rates rise, opportunities if they fall, and more flexibility when life changes.

Because the goal isn’t to predict the future.
It’s to be ready for it.

Read the full article to see how the strategy works and why it can make a big difference over the life of your mortgage.
https://www.lifetime.co.nz/resources/blog/interest-rate-averaging-a-smarter-way-to-manage-mortgage-risk/

09/03/2026

Relationship breakdowns are never easy. And the financial side can feel overwhelming.

Separation or divorce often means big changes to income, assets and future plans. Having a clear financial strategy can bring structure and stability when you need it most.

In this short video, Lifetime Financial Adviser Chané Knell shares practical guidance to help you navigate the financial impact of divorce with confidence.

Because even in times of change, you deserve clarity.

With proper diversification and a plan built around your goals, investing does not have to feel like a gamble. It become...
02/03/2026

With proper diversification and a plan built around your goals, investing does not have to feel like a gamble. It becomes a disciplined way to grow wealth over time.

The key is not avoiding risk completely. It is understanding it, managing it and making it work for you.

If investing has felt overwhelming, maybe it is time for a clearer conversation.

https://www.lifetime.co.nz/contact-us/

Short-term movements can feel bumpy and unsettling. A lot of noise, not much clarity.If you take a step back and look at...
26/02/2026

Short-term movements can feel bumpy and unsettling. A lot of noise, not much clarity.

If you take a step back and look at the bigger picture, and things smooth out. Five days versus five years tells a very different story, just like an investment chart, just like real life.

Financial wellbeing isn’t about reacting to every short-term swing. It’s about having a plan, staying the course, and focusing on where you’re heading over time.

Keep your eyes on the long term. That’s where confidence and clarity live.

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