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Why Should You Invest in New Zealand Property

Why Should You Invest in New Zealand Property? Investing in property has long been considered a reliable strategy for wealth accumulation and retirement planning, so why should you invest in New Zealand property? When it comes to property investment, New Zealand stands out as an attractive destination. With its stable economy, strong legal framework, and growing population, New Zealand offers numerous advantages for long-term gains…

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Property Market Update May 2023

Property Market Update May 2023 Here we are well into another winter of real estate, and once again the market remains ‘low and slow’. However, we feel confident that the market is close to having bottomed out. There are several reasons for this: Mortgage rates are reasonably stable now and likely to remain so Low numbers of listings (properties coming to the market) and likely…

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Investing In KiwiSaver The Right Way

Investing In KiwiSaver The Right Way In this article, I want to share the wisdom around why to invest into KiwiSaver, how much you should invest, and what you should be looking out for in a provider in order to make the right decision as to who you will invest with. KiwiSaver is a voluntary, workplace-based savings scheme in New Zealand that was introduced in…

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Why You Should Be Investing Into Buckets

Investing Into Buckets Go and purchase any number of books on the topic of investing, building wealth, or retirement planning, and most of the authors will speak about their version of ‘investing into buckets’. It is certainly a theme shared by most of the world’s greatest and well-known investment experts. What do we mean by ‘investing into buckets’? In this article, we will break down…

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Socially Responsible Investing

Socially Responsible Investing What is socially responsible investing? Would you like some palm oil to go with those cluster bombs? How about a scrumptious side of pornography to go with your gambling? Then maybe finish it off with a warm glass of fossil fuels accompanied by lashings of alcohol and tobacco…. Seriously though – and this is a very serious conversation. Have you ever considered…

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The Three Pillars Of Risk

The Three Pillars Of Risk When it comes to knowing where to invest and seeking financial advice from a qualified Investment Adviser, there is generally a lot of focus placed on a client’s Risk Profile. And, for good reason, as knowing your ‘risk tolerance’ and your ‘emotional composure’ when it comes to investing, is very important. But – Is this the only component to consider…

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The Risky Business of Investing

“There’s no such thing as no risk.  There’s only the choice of what to risk and when to risk it.” – Nick Murray, Simple Wealth Inevitable Wealth   I love this quote because it epitomises investing.  You can’t build wealth without investing and you can’t invest without exposing yourself to some form/s and degree of risk. The correlation between risk and return is not a…

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Money & Relationships – 9 Minimum Things

In my book Women & Money: Mastering the Struggle, I’ve endorsed shared financial responsibility and participation. This is healthy for all relationships. It provides a foundation upon which you can build your current and future lives. It also enables you to cope better with any emotionally and financially challenging life event that may occur. A key to planning and being ready to cope with unpredictable…

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Financial Windfall Life Lessons

You can view the article below or via NewsHub where the article was originally published [Original Author Priscilla Dickinson].   People who come into money, such as through an inheritance or winning Lotto, are often considered ‘lucky’. But unexpectedly finding themselves in charge of managing a lot of money doesn’t always bring happiness. Along with the prospect of financial freedom, they may also inherit a range of new…

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