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Helping you prepare for your financial future. With tips on possible wealth strategies through the decades of your life and what to do to keep yourself fit and healthy along the way.

Seniorpreneurs are stirring up start-ups

Older entrepreneurs are shrugging off stereotypes and bringing a wealth of wisdom and experience to start-ups and the small business sector.

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Life reboots at 50

Turning 50 offers plenty of upside. Old pressures ease off, making room for new adventures. Here are five ways to enjoy your sixth decade.

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How to be happy at work

A rewarding, yet challenging, role in an engaging workplace can make the difference between misery and joy.

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Outlook for 2018

The global economy is currently growing at its fastest pace in over five years; and the good economic news is likely to continue into 2018.

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Bitcoins and tulips have something in common

Coins that aren’t really coins, miners who don’t dig or drill – but use more real power than many countries – and made-up words like cryptocurrency and blockchain; it’s enough to do your head in.

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The world’s most visited cities

Asia boasts six of the top 10 most visited cities on the planet, thanks to the rise of Chinese tourism and to region’s efforts to develop “smart cities”.

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The best time to buy 5 big-ticket items

Big-ticket items come with equally big price tags. But by understanding the market cycles and knowing when to splash your cash, you can also save big bucks.

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Five ways to be well at work

Working at a desk for long hours can really take a toll on our physical and mental health.

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How to enjoy the holidays without overspending

With Christmas and the summer holidays now racing towards us, it’s a good time to set a budget for the festive season.

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7 funds to choose from. Find out what fund is right for you
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15 ways to sidestep regret

Regrets? We’ve had more than a few. And by the time you’re middle-aged, you might too. Here are 15 we hope you avoid.

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On their way out: 7 everyday things destined to disappear

Everything new eventually becomes old – and often obsolete. We predict several surprising candidates.

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The measure of fear

There’s a saying on Wall Street, home of the New York stock exchange, that share markets are driven by just two emotions: fear and greed.

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Protect your KiwiSaver contributions with Mercer Protect

Even though Jason Douglas spent more than 17 weeks recuperating from a heart attack, his KiwiSaver contributions kept coming thanks to SaverProtect

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Making the world smaller

Technology is reducing the cost of moving people, goods and information around the globe, creating one of the most fundamental economic shifts of the modern era.

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Investment report and insights - November 2017

The effect of technological disruption on investments is a hot topic of the moment.

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Don’t miss out on next year’s member tax credit – start saving now

This year over a million New Zealanders missed out on all or part of a $521 Government contribution to their KiwiSaver account.

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The cost of living in NZ

The cost of living and working in New Zealand’s largest cities has jumped significantly over the past year.

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How batteries are lighting up our energy future

The surprising potential of new storage methods is creating big opportunities in renewable energy. We look at where the sector is headed.

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Make a plan to protect yourself and your loved ones
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Global group holidays that don’t cost the earth

There’s nothing like teaming up with your favourite folk for a little overseas trip. But isn’t it prohibitive? Not if you stay at one of these incredible gems.

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Mercer Magazine

Seniorpreneurs are stirring up start-ups

Older entrepreneurs are shrugging off stereotypes and bringing a wealth of wisdom and experience to start-ups and the small business sector.

Life reboots at 50

Turning 50 offers plenty of upside. Old pressures ease off, making room for new adventures. Here are five ways to enjoy your sixth decade.

How to be happy at work

A rewarding, yet challenging, role in an engaging workplace can make the difference between misery and joy.

Outlook for 2018

The global economy is currently growing at its fastest pace in over five years; and the good economic news is likely to continue into 2018.

Bitcoins and tulips have something in common

Coins that aren’t really coins, miners who don’t dig or drill – but use more real power than many countries – and made-up words like cryptocurrency and blockchain; it’s enough to do your head in.

The world’s most visited cities

Asia boasts six of the top 10 most visited cities on the planet, thanks to the rise of Chinese tourism and to region’s efforts to develop “smart cities”.

The best time to buy 5 big-ticket items

Big-ticket items come with equally big price tags. But by understanding the market cycles and knowing when to splash your cash, you can also save big bucks.

Investment report and insights - Responsible Investment

View the video

Five ways to be well at work

Working at a desk for long hours can really take a toll on our physical and mental health.

How to enjoy the holidays without overspending

With Christmas and the summer holidays now racing towards us, it’s a good time to set a budget for the festive season.

15 ways to sidestep regret

Regrets? We’ve had more than a few. And by the time you’re middle-aged, you might too. Here are 15 we hope you avoid.

On their way out: 7 everyday things destined to disappear

Everything new eventually becomes old – and often obsolete. We predict several surprising candidates.

The measure of fear

There’s a saying on Wall Street, home of the New York stock exchange, that share markets are driven by just two emotions: fear and greed.

Protect your KiwiSaver contributions with Mercer Protect

Even though Jason Douglas spent more than 17 weeks recuperating from a heart attack, his KiwiSaver contributions kept coming thanks to SaverProtect

Making the world smaller

Technology is reducing the cost of moving people, goods and information around the globe, creating one of the most fundamental economic shifts of the modern era.

Investment report and insights - November 2017

The effect of technological disruption on investments is a hot topic of the moment.

Don’t miss out on next year’s member tax credit – start saving now

This year over a million New Zealanders missed out on all or part of a $521 Government contribution to their KiwiSaver account.

The cost of living in NZ

The cost of living and working in New Zealand’s largest cities has jumped significantly over the past year.

How batteries are lighting up our energy future

The surprising potential of new storage methods is creating big opportunities in renewable energy. We look at where the sector is headed.

Global group holidays that don’t cost the earth

There’s nothing like teaming up with your favourite folk for a little overseas trip. But isn’t it prohibitive? Not if you stay at one of these incredible gems.

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