The right cover gives you breathing space. It lets you recover properly, protect your income, keep the business going, and support the people who rely on you.

You don’t need every type of insurance under the sun. But you do need to understand your risks—and which ones are worth protecting against.

Good advice should be backed by great research. That’s why we subscribe to Morningstar Adviser Research - a globally respected, independent research house that helps advisers like us cut through the noise and make evidence-based investment decisions.

What is Compound Interest? Compound interest is when the money you save or invest earns interest, and that interest also starts earning interest. Over time, this cycle allows your money to grow faster the longer it remains invested.

Self-Select KiwiSaver - a growing trend that empowers investors to build personalised portfolios. It's quietly reshaping the way Kiwis think about their retirement savings, blending flexibility with the potential for greater long-term growth.

This comprehensive market snapshot provides valuable context for what’s driving recent performance across shares, bonds, and other major asset classes. While volatility can feel unsettling, the data shows it’s not unusual and certainly not a reason to abandon a long-term strategy.

Most KiwiSaver funds put your money into the same generic mix of assets, whether you're passionate about clean energy, or tech, or curious about crypto. That’s why we built Compound Pro - a DIY KiwiSaver designed for people who want more control, more transparency, and more alignment with their goals.

Most KiwiSaver funds won’t touch crypto. Not because there’s zero value in it—but because it’s outside their comfort zone. Large fund managers typically stick to traditional assets, avoid volatility, and rarely shift course unless absolutely necessary.

That approach might suit some investors, but it leaves others boxed out of opportunities they’re actively looking for.

Transferring your pension can help bring everything under one roof - and with the right guidance, the process is easier than you might think. Here’s our guide to help you understand what’s involved in moving your UK pension to a New Zealand-based scheme.

Raising a family in the Bay of Plenty is all about enjoying the best of life - whether it’s weekends at the Mount, school runs around Tauranga, or family holidays to the Coromandel. But when it comes to your family’s health, peace of mind is everything. That’s where the right health insurance comes in.

Running a business in the Bay of Plenty isn’t just about hard work - it’s about people. Whether you’re a small business owner in Tauranga or a tradesperson based in Mount Maunganui, there’s often one or two key people who keep the wheels turning. But what happens if that person can’t work due to serious illness, injury, or worse?

Maximise your returns for retirement with Compound Wealth’s list of the best KiwiSaver funds in each category for the first quarter of 2025. We help you decide how to invest.

By transferring your UK pension into a New Zealand QROPS, you bring your retirement savings under one roof. This simplifies reporting, allows for clearer investment oversight, and makes it easier to plan your future income with a single point of contact. It also makes dealing with withdrawals, tax, and estate planning more streamlined under NZ regulations.

This slide deck breaks down one of the most powerful, yet often underestimated, forces in investing: compound interest.

If you’re looking for an alternative to a standard bank account that provides returns on every dollar while keeping your funds accessible, Booster Savvy could be the perfect fit.

Picking the right KiwiSaver fund is one of the most important choices you can make for your financial future. Your fund type affects how fast your savings grow - and how much they might fluctuate along the way. In this guide, we compare four fund types: Moderate, Balanced, Growth, and High Growth.

How much you’ll have in your KiwiSaver depends on several factors, including your contribution rate, government contributions, and investment returns. Let's break it down so you can get a better idea of what to expect.

Last week, global share markets took a hit. The US stock market (S&P 500) dropped more than 10% over two days - one of the worst back-to-back trading sessions in decades. If you’re in a growth or high-growth KiwiSaver fund, chances are you saw a dip in your balance. Market drops like this can feel scary. But they don’t need to derail your long-term plan.

You’ve probably seen the headlines lately - markets have had a bumpy few weeks. With renewed trade tariff talk out of the US, tension in Ukraine, and questions around big tech, volatility has spiked and global shares, especially in the US, have pulled back. It’s uncomfortable, yes - but market volatility is completely normal.