http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz Foresight Financial News Feed RSS Feeder webcam@smokeylemon.com (Admin ) http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/25/43/Providing-truly-great-insurance-and-investment-advice.html New Financial Service Offers Truly GREAT Advice A strong commitment to putting their clients’ needs first is paying dividends for the owners of Foresight Financial Planning.Founded early last year by Mike and Amanda Lay, the couple’s enthusiasm for giving their clients the best financialplan... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:12:53 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/25/43/Providing-truly-great-insurance-and-investment-advice.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/24/43/Good-News-for-Managed-Fund-Investments.html New Zealand investors have a reason to be smiling, as 2012 came to a close with managed funds recording the highest returns in seven years.  Comparing the three diversified managed fund sectors in the FundSource Managed Funds Performance Statistics report over the past 12 months to 31 December ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:20:24 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/24/43/Good-News-for-Managed-Fund-Investments.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/23/43/A-New-Year-Begins.html On behalf of Amanda and myself, can we wish you and your families a healthy, safe and prosperous 2013. If we can be of assistance on any matter then please do not hesitate to contact us. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:03:45 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/23/43/A-New-Year-Begins.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/22/43/Merry-Christmas-Visa-Prezzy-card-winners.html Merry Christmas! We'd like to thank all our clients for your support throughout the year and wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. We'd also like to congratulate the winners of our Refer a Friend competition: Mandy McGregor Sean de Jager Belinda Lovegrove You've each won an $100 Visa Prez... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:58:09 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/22/43/Merry-Christmas-Visa-Prezzy-card-winners.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/21/43/Christmas-office-hours.html We're taking a break to spend some time with our family. Our office will be closed from Friday 21 December 2012, and will reopen on Monday 7 January 2013. In the unfortunate event of an emergency, please contact us on:  Mobile: Michael Lay 021 072 7381 Email: mike@foresightfinancial.co.nz We... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:37:14 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/21/43/Christmas-office-hours.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/20/43/Using-KiwiSaver-to-buy-your-first-home.html Buying your first home can be scary. For many of us, it’s the largest financial commitment we’ll ever make. However with interest rates on mortgages set to remain low for a while, it may be time for you to consider taking the plunge. The good news is that if you’re a serious first time buye... Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:37:14 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/20/43/Using-KiwiSaver-to-buy-your-first-home.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/19/43/RD1-Account-Holders.html Do you hold an RD 1 account? If you do, one insurance company (Partners Life) allows you to pay your life insurance premiums through your RD1 accounts. If this is of interest, please let me know. You also benefit from a 20% discount on your insurance premiums.   Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:11:24 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/19/43/RD1-Account-Holders.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/18/43/Office-Closed.html The office will be closed on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th October as we are off to Auckland to see Mary Poppins. The office will be open as usual on Thursday 25th. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!   Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:08:49 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/18/43/Office-Closed.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/17/43/Refer-a-friend-and-WIN-a-100-Visa-prezzy-card.html Refer a friend and WIN a $100 Visa prezzy card! We hope you benefit from our complete range of insurance and investment services and we want your family and friends to benefit too. So we’re giving them an opportunity to get some free and honest advice and you get a chance to win! In October a... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:12:13 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/17/43/Refer-a-friend-and-WIN-a-100-Visa-prezzy-card.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/16/43/Bond-Markets-positive-while-global-economy-slows.html For detailed reports on current financial matters, read my 'Monthly Investment Wrap' blog here Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:24:24 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/16/43/Bond-Markets-positive-while-global-economy-slows.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/15/43/Concerned-about-Increasing-Life-Insurance-Costs.html If you have life insurance and/or trauma protection but are concerned about your premiums increasing each year, come and talk to me about how to structure your policy so that you can afford the premiums long-term. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:25:18 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/15/43/Concerned-about-Increasing-Life-Insurance-Costs.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/12/43/2012-Budget-and-KiwiSaver.html Budget 2011 delivered a raft of changes to Kiwisaver with a view to lifting national savings, including raising the minimum level of employee/employer contributions to 3 per cent from 1 April 2013.  The package of changes was also primarily designed to contain the costs of Kiwisaver, which large... Fri, 25 May 2012 23:14:17 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/12/43/2012-Budget-and-KiwiSaver.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/11/43/Will-Funeral-Plans-Be-The-Death-of-You.html I believe a lot of older people are losing as much as $3,000 from savings plans designed to cover the cost of their funeral. These policies are always heavily advertised on the television where the plans pay out a guaranteed amount so long as you make the regular premium payments. However, are t... Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:50 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/11/43/Will-Funeral-Plans-Be-The-Death-of-You.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/10/43/How-to-Reduce-Your-Life-Insurance-Costs.html If you see yourself wanting some life insurance past retirement, talk to me about levelling some life insurance. You can lock in the premium now all the way through to age 80 (or even beyond) and be safe in the knowledge that your premiums will not increase year by year. The savings can be huge... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:01:00 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/10/43/How-to-Reduce-Your-Life-Insurance-Costs.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/9/43/Back-to-Work.html We are now back to work as normal, following our short break in Auckland. I had a great time driving a Lamborghini Murcielago at Hampton Downs so go to my facebook page and see some awesome pictures. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:01:00 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/9/43/Back-to-Work.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/7/43/20-Discount-on-Travel-Insurance.html If you are planning that trip abroad, don't forget your travel insurance. I am offering a 20% discount on travel insurance so please let me know if you are planning that trip overseas. Free quotes are available. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:01:28 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/7/43/20-Discount-on-Travel-Insurance.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/5/43/New-Start.html It's a new financial year and the start of a new era with Foresight Financial Planning being up and running. The new office looks awesome. We are having a Business Profile done in this weeks 'Midweek' so watch out for us there.   Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:15:44 +1200 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/5/43/New-Start.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/4/43/Office-Update.html I am pleased to say that the new office is on track to be open from the 1st April. The painting is finished and the carpet is laid. We are now just waiting for Genesis to give us power. Go to my facebook page to see the latest pictures (www.facebook.com/foresightfinancialplanning). Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:59:38 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/4/43/Office-Update.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/3/43/Progress-at-Last.html The new office is progressing nicely - roll on 1st April. Pictures are on my Facebook page. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:51:35 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/3/43/Progress-at-Last.html http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/2/43/Website-Launched.html Welcome to Foresight Financial, watch this space as we update you with the latest news and information. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:52:31 +1300 http://www.foresightfinancial.co.nz/news/2/43/Website-Launched.html