Spending time in Australia on a working holiday has been part of the Kiwi way of life for many years. The trouble is that since 1992,...
While New Zealanders in general have an excellent grasp of basic financial concepts, a recent survey has found that they are not so good at putting...
He is said to be the happiest man in the world. His name is Matthieu Ricard and he is a molecular geneticist turned Buddhist monk who...
It has been many years since we’ve seen mortgage interest rates so low. That’s great news for first home buyers and investors in particular. Banks appear...
It is not uncommon for New Zealanders to have overseas investments. Migration to New Zealand, working holidays overseas and inheritances can all lead to investment assets...
Over the next year, a major change will occur for most people in how their homes are insured.
Achieving financial security is an aim that most people aspire to. Worrying about money causes stress, loss of enjoyment of life, and is often linked to...
One of the greatest myths of wealth creation is that being as frugal as possible is the key to riches and a happy life. There are...
As every seasoned investor knows, the four major classes of investment assets are cash, fixed interest, property and shares. In a fully diversified investment portfolio, cash...
Baby boomers should by now be well aware that as they move towards and through retirement, they will place huge pressure on NZ Superannuation.