Category: Debt
Simon Angelo: A Country Worth Coming Home To
New Zealand has gone from a rock-star economy to a beggar’s economy. How can we get our nation’s fortunes back on track? It must start with a courageous transformation.
When the Water Turns Brown: NZ’s Infrastructure Reckoning
We tend to take our country’s assets for granted. But squeezed budgets are now creating a structural challenge. Where do we go from here?
NZ’s Fuel Shortage: Are We in Trouble?
The Iranian war is now creating pain at the local petrol pump. Our lack of energy security is profound. How exactly did we get to this point?
1929 to 1948: The School of Hard Knocks
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. Here are valuable lessons from the Greatest Generation’s experience with war, rationing, and sacrifice.
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?