Category: Debt
Simon Angelo: Could AI Save Our Economy?
Waste. Inefficiency. Incompetence. Can automation cut through New Zealand’s bureaucratic fat? Here’s our contrarian take on what the future holds.
The South Africa Discount: Why This Global Business Is Cheap
South Africa is a nation with stunning vistas and rising potential. Could this be the next wealth gateway that no one’s talking about?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Energy Bets & The Price of Bad Incentives
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the future of energy security in New Zealand. Are we facing a stark choice between prosperity and decline?
S&P 500: America’s Magnificent Gamble
The United States is creating more wealth than any other nation. Its capitalist engine is firing on all cylinders. But can the good times continue to roll?
KiwiSaver 12%: The Hidden Wealth Trap Coming for You
The proposal to overhaul KiwiSaver is causing a stir. Is this a good safeguard for our future? Or just a sign of more nanny-state interventionism?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The End of the Property Super Cycle?
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the end of New Zealand’s obsession with housing. Is a major reckoning on the cards? Is it time to prepare for what comes next?
The Swedish Model: A Quiet Country That Keeps Fixing Itself
Most investors see Sweden as a welfare state. But they often overlook what sits beneath it: a dynamic, export-driven economy. Is this an untapped opportunity?
American Debt Bomb? Here’s Why I’m Not Worried
The pessimists are feeling sour about America. But has the negativity been overdone? Here’s our rebellious perspective on what really matters.
NZ Freedom: Wealth Builders vs the Loony Left
The socialist chorus is getting louder. Tax the rich. Seize their wealth. But this ideology will almost certainly backfire. Here’s what’s at stake as our election season heats up.
The Great Kiwi Housing Disaster: What Comes Next?
New Zealand’s property market is now in Year 4 of a decline. The pain is real. What does the road ahead look like for Kiwi investors?
Fog Over the Thames: Is Britain About to Surprise the World?
Brexit was a pivotal moment for the UK. But out of the ashes of pessimism, a new financial phoenix is rising. Could this be a fresh start?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Budget 2026 Lacks Bold Vision for NZ’s Future
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the merits of the latest Budget. Is New Zealand too risk-averse? Are policymakers missing the chance to create long-term prosperity?
Beyond Property: The Tax Upside for Kiwi Investors
New Zealand has a tax lever hiding in plain sight. Most investors aren’t using it. Are they missing out on a serious long-term advantage?
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?