In this blog I share my opinion on the state of the market, trends and tips you can use to improve your property investing.
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It’s a morbid thought that many of us tend to shy away from, but end-of-life financial planning is a crucial stage in any wealth-building plan. One day down the track you’ll no longer be around to make the most of the assets you’ve worked so hard to obtain. It’s an...
Is your coffee habit adding years to your mortgage pain? It’s smooth, it’s delectable, and it might just be adding years to your mortgage. The culprit? Your daily cup of joe. A morning coffee has long been a ritual for many Kiwi’s – a ritual that used to take place...
If you had a roadmap for life, buying your first home would fall somewhere around getting married and having your first child. You spend hours upon hours researching up on the first two, so it only makes sense to do a bit of homework on this one, too. If you’re...
Most of us roll our eyes when we start seeing shopping centers pushing Christmas merchandise in November. While it’s important not to get…
Just like a Melbourne Cup winner tearing down the outside, the March 31 tax return deadline can quickly rush up on you. The good news is you still have time to get it done, but it's best to start preparing now if you haven't already. Leaving it to the last minute as...
Sticking to a financial plan – such as paying off a mortgage – can be a long journey with times of financial stress October is generally the month that people all around New Zealand and the world dedicate to improving awareness around mental health. According to...
Interest rates remain near historic lows, but that may start to change before long. Meanwhile, as the cost of rental homes pushes into the stratosphere, it’s worth considering whether it’s time to get into home ownership instead of renting. If you’re thinking of...
Unsatisfied with your rates or seeking better customer service? You're not alone. There are always plenty of borrowers looking for a better deal. But while it might look like a good idea on quick glance, refinancing has its hazards and needs to be considered carefully...
So people think of mortgages as good debt and credit cards as bad debt, but is it really that simple? It usually isn't. Sure the idea of paying off debt that may have interest rates as high as 30% sounds great in theory, but there are some pitfalls when adding that...
For whatever reason has your money got out of control? Are you are working each week to pay the interest on your short term debts and do not seem to be getting on top of them or are you living from pay to pay with nothing to spare? We are here to help. Financial...
It’s always fun to discuss the excitement of your wedding plans, but what about the not-so-fun topics? Among these are your personal finances and how you plan to handle money matters as a married couple. Before you take a vow to share the rest of your life with...
We’re halfway through the year. Are you halfway through your financial New Year’s resolutions? I thought I was, but after a quick check on my money I’ve been proved wrong. I’ve got some catching up to do before I can meet my financial goals by the end of the year. If...