Why people avoid money-talk We are complex organisms, and we like to think we have free will, but we are sometimes hamstrung by our biological processes. The brain can be divided into four interconnected areas: brainstem, diencephalon, limbic and cortex. The structural and functional complexity increases from the lower, simpler areas of the brainstem up
By Carley Ellis I was seven, maybe eight years old and I was playing with my cousins at my Nana’s house. I’m pretty sure were playing something wholesome like Hide and Seek, and being the youngest, I was still stuck on “Finder” duty. I heard some giggling coming from the inside of the bathroom -
By Carley Ellis I recently ran a daily vlog over on my Instagram page (@carleymellis), where I addressed 31 common misconceptions that people have about insurance. I was so surprised at the engagement I received – I assumed people would see “insurance” and instantly turn off. It highlighted to me that insurance is like tax
Are your tāringa painted on?! By Carley Ellis As mum to two young boys and wife to one older one, I’m used to people in my household not listening to me. But it was a huge surprise when my eldest son actually failed his “before-school” hearing check – I thought the hearing loss was selective!
By Carley Ellis A family trust may have been sold as a great way to offer protection, but it really only works if you maintain it well. Personal insurance is no different. The Good, The Bad, and The Unpaid – Why Insurance Policy Ownership Matters In my role as an insurance adviser, I meet people
By Carley Ellis For Better or For Worth As the days get longer and the nights get sweatier, it’s a great reminder that both summer and wedding season – is upon us! While I love a good wedding and an open bar, it always gets me thinking about how things can change when you’re not
Boobs, Tatas, Jugs, Cans, Knockers, Chesticles, Golden Globes. Whatever you call them, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as a proud owner/operator of a pair, it’s an issue that’s both figuratively and literally close to my heart. This week I farewelled a good friend, who died of breast cancer aged 39. She was a
Who wants to listen to a cheesy show about making money and showing off about how much they know? Well if it’s going to be that kind of party I’ll go stick my face in some mashed potatoes - it’s high time that someone starts getting real about how they talk about financial literacy. The
I grew up in a small Canadian town a lot like Queenstown - very beautiful, loads of outdoor fun like skiing and hiking, but imagine more bacon. Like Queenstown, the seasons never failed, and no matter how much you tried to wiggle your way out of winter, summer always came of its own volition. Seasons
Turns out waiting until you’re older to get health insurance wasn’t such a good idea after all - the future you wants to have ‘a little chat’ with the present you. It’s totally understandable why present U isn’t down with insurance - we’ve heard it all before: ‘I don’t want to be over-insured’. Which is
