Whether you’re returning to work now or in the next couple of weeks, thinking about getting back into the swing of things can be tough. When you’ve been sleeping in and relaxing for most of the day, getting up and back into a more structured routine can feel like a mammoth effort. Here’s how you can beat the back to work blues this year.

Can you believe it’s almost the start of a brand new year? As we look toward 2023, you might be thinking about what goals you’re going to set this year. Getting your finances sorted might be top of the list, but it can be difficult to implement and stick with. To help you get your financial New Year’s resolutions sorted, we’ve put together a few ideas.

The rays from the sun in New Zealand are some of the harshest in the world, especially in summer. We all love to get out and about during the warmer months so we’ve put together some tips to help you protect yourself and your family from the sun.

Travel insurance can be one of those things that you think you don’t need, until you do. There’s a lot that can go wrong when you travel, including lost luggage, cancelled flights, and getting injured. Take a look at three real-life examples from travel insurer, CoverMore, that highlight the value of travel insurance.

It’s no secret that the New Zealand public health system has been under a lot of pressure recently. Staffing shortages and long wait lists have meant that Kiwis have been missing out, suffering on a daily basis while they wait for surgery, or in some cases, just for a first consultation. Here’s why it’s turned health insurance into a ‘must-have.’

The Christmas holidays are a great opportunity to catch up and reconnect with family and friends. For many of us, that means leaving our homes empty and vulnerable to break-ins. Whether you’re heading away to visit family or just spending a day at the beach, here are a few tips to help you keep your home safe these holidays.

Once you’ve got your cover sorted, it’s easy to check it off your list and forget about it. However, as you move through life, changes are bound to happen. Here are some important times in your life when you should review the insurance policies you have in place.

To help you avoid or sort out any issues with your health insurance or house, car and contents cover, we’ve put together some common mistakes people make when it comes to insurance.

One of the biggest myths when it comes to insurance (among many others) is that the insurance providers won’t pay out if you need to make a claim. However, as you’ll find out, this isn’t the case. We’ve put together a few key claims statistics from some of the biggest insurance providers in New Zealand to help you understand that insurance really is worth it.

Don’t let pre-existing health conditions hold you back from getting the healthcare you need, when you need it. Insurance provider nib has launched a brand new offer that can give you the security and confidence of knowing that many of your pre-existing conditions are covered after 3 years.*

*Ts and Cs Apply

Life insurance isn’t something we like to think about, but it’s important to have cover in place, especially if you have people depending on you. To help you learn more about life insurance and how it works as a union worker, here are a few facts you should know.

From finding just the right place to understanding how a mortgage works, there’s a lot to learn when you’re looking to buy your first home. To help you out, we’ve got the answers to some of the most common questions asked by first home buyers.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or your third, house insurance plays an essential role. Here’s how you can get it right.

It’s widely known that lower levels of cholesterol can help us prevent health problems, but what is cholesterol? And how can we lower our cholesterol levels to keep ourselves healthy?

For most Kiwis, living a comfortable lifestyle in retirement isn’t something that can be achieved by the NZ Superannuation alone. That’s where KiwiSaver comes in.

When it comes to insurance, excess is a term that usually goes with it. But what exactly is excess? And how does it work?

Are you hesitant to get your health insurance sorted, or even reviewed, because of the myths you’ve heard?

We've put together some of the most common insurance myths to help you understand why they’re often more fiction than fact.

The world of insurance can be confusing and full of language you may not understand. It’s a good idea to talk to a financial adviser who can help you make sense of it all, but here are some of the most common insurance terms you should know as a union worker.

With coughs, colds, and COVID-19 running amok through our communities, it’s important that you do what you can to boost the immunity of yourself and your family. We’ve rounded up 6 key tips to keep you healthy.

Given the pressures facing the public health system, including limited resources and understaffing, many people are opting for private medical insurance. Here’s why.