Category: Debt
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Kiwi Squeeze & The American Surge
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the impact of urban intensification on New Zealand life. Plus, is a new American golden age about to happen?
Please, Tax Me More. It’s Character-Building!
Two things in life are for certain: death and taxes. But is New Zealand overdoing it? Is the current tax system actually killing off free enterprise?
Portfolio Update: January 2026 — Market Gyrations
As we close out the first month of 2026, we’re seeing loud and brash headlines. But is the controversy leading to a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity?
Who Destroyed the Kiwi Dream?
Urban living in New Zealand has become increasingly dense, increasingly cramped. Is this desirable? Or do we need a better option?
The Portuguese Lesson: From Crisis to Confidence
It’s a stunning economic turnaround. This European nation is now receiving plaudits for its ambitious reform. Could there be more upside to come?
The Doom Loop of Kiwi Property: How to Escape It
It’s a long-standing Kiwi tradition. Borrow heavily. Buy a house. Enjoy the growth. But is this cycle of easy profits over? Here’s what the future for property looks like now.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The AI Job Squeeze
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the dizzying rise of AI. How will this transform our jobs market? What are the risks and opportunities to watch out for?
The Big Four Banks: Steady Now, Challenges Ahead?
For the longest time, the Aussie banking giants have cast their long shadow over the Kiwi landscape. But is that dominance finally starting to crack?
Falling Interest Rates: These 2 Sectors Could Win Big
It’s showtime. Rates are coming down. Trillions of dollars will need to be redeployed. Could these 2 hidden areas of the market benefit from a value rotation?
Fertile Ground: Rebuilding Wealth and Culture in NZ
Are you feeling negative about the future? Well, don’t be. Here’s how we can launch a revival in common sense and reclaim our nation’s prosperity.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Reclaiming NZ Prosperity
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the shrinking of our nation’s GDP. What will it take for us to revive our confidence and unleash economic growth once more?
Why Kiwis Feel Poor Even When They’re Asset-Rich
For the longest time, New Zealanders have seen rising property prices as the shortcut to riches. But is there a hidden cost to this strategy?
Millionaire Migration: Warning or Opportunity for NZ?
As the threat of higher taxes loom, millionaires are looking for safer havens abroad. Can New Zealand position itself to benefit from this exodus?
The Pension Trap: NZ’s Superannuation Fork
The fate of our NZ Super scheme has become a lightning rod for controversy. Is financial crisis coming? Or can we find a positive outcome here?
Dog Shit & Chainsaws: Argentina’s Recovery?
For years, this nation has been plagued by an underperforming economy and a bloated bureaucracy. But is a surprising turnaround about to happen?