The End Of Bonus Bonds

31 August 2020 by Lifetime

The End Of Bonus Bonds

There has been much attention on Bonus Bonds recently with ANZ's announcement to close the scheme. But for the 1.3 million of you with a share of the $3.2 billion held in Bonus Bonds – what should you do? As is often the default position with investment scheme wind-ups, we suggest you sit tight. Now just might be the only time that Bonus Bonds have ever proved to be a worthwhile investment.

This article echos our thoughts nicely.

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Staying Cyber Smart

At Lifetime, looking after your financial wellbeing includes helping you stay safe online. Lately, we’ve seen an increase in online scam attempts across the financial sector here in New Zealand, so we thought this was a good time to share a few friendly reminders on how you can stay protected.

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Lifetime Book Club: The Behaviour Gap by Carl Richards

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30 April 2025 by Lifetime