Category: Global
What to Expect as World Trade Slows and Bonds Signal Recession
Stocks are still near all-time highs. Unemployment is at record lows. The expansion, which began 10 years ago, is now the longest on record. A prudent investor should expect these conditions to change. World trade is slowing. Bonds are signalling
Biggest Threat to Your Wealth: The Global Slowdown
The global slowdown puts Countries like Australia and New Zealand are in a very risky position. For years, China has been the major export partner.
Italy’s Crisis Could Be Your Opportunity
Italy has a dynamic manufacturing economy. It is the third-largest in the EU. It runs a trade surplus, and despite high government debt.
The Real Story Behind the Couple Who Retired in Their 30s
Calculated risk can provide return. Returns you can use in the future to boost your lifestyle.
Destination New Zealand: 1984
History repeats itself in New Zealand from looking back at 1984. And when you’re falling backwards into the mire, someone should call it out.
Negative Interest Rates Are Not Normal
Negative interest rates are not the norm. You would borrow money. You buy the house. You sell the house 20 years later…and you give back the money.
Does Napier Port Offer a Good Margin of Safety?
The Napier Port IPO was oversubscribed. Now those who missed out must pay a higher price to fulfil their port-owning desires.
Alternatives to the Rip-Off Auckland Property Market
I’m still unconvinced the Auckland property market has found its feet in the current environment. Also the recent OCR slash will unlikely change that.
Shareholders Get Mugged by Texan Short Seller
Short sellers sell stock in a company they don’t own. It’s called selling short.
Invest in These Three Assets to Shield Your Wealth During Market Volatility
We’re in the longest bull market in US history. Volatility is the new normal. You just have to get used to it.
Make Work Optional with Passive Income Investing — Part Two
If you make passive income your mission and your target, you may be surprised how quickly it builds.
Make Work Optional with Passive Income Investing — Part One
While a dividend stream generates passive income to pay for day-to-day life, what I really like is the potential back-burner to grow your wealth.
We Answer Your Money Questions
If you want to make money — whatever route you choose — the road to profit is paved with both opportunity and crisis.
What the US Government Isn’t Telling You About the Trade War with China
Stocks lost $1.4 trillion in value over the last few trading days. The press is reporting it as a ‘monster bloodbath.’