Category: Personal Finance
The Angel Investing Company Up 600% in 5 Years
Hungry investors are always searching for the next big unicorn. But caution is needed. Could there be a balanced way to gain exposure to new startups?
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?
Oil Shock: What Comes Next for America?
We’re witnessing a clash of the titans. As America and Iran slug it out, the fate of the oil market hangs in the balance. But is there more to this conflict than meets the eye?
Building Resilient Wealth in an Era of Economic Uncertainty
Building wealth in today’s unpredictable economy means more than stacking money in your bank account. It means being able to meet your financial obligations and help support your family’s financial goals. Having a solid financial foundation provides options for managing expenses and cash flow when there are unexpected costs, market fluctuations, or reduced income.
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: Wartime Investing & Why Young Kiwis Are Leaving
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the financial impact of what’s happening in Iran. Plus, what can we do to shore up talent and capital in New Zealand?
AI Doomsday: Xero and the Great Unravelling
It’s a terrifying idea. Automation is about to disrupt our economy, making some companies obsolete. Could this be the first domino to fall?
Shockwaves From Iran: Panic Selling, Strategic Buying
The latest upheaval in the Middle East is creating a surge of fear. But for rational investors, this could very well be a ‘sliding-door’ opportunity.
4 Smart Family Money Moves To Set Up a Healthy Financial Future
You never know what’s going to happen in life, and as such, it’s important to be prepared. People who proactively invest in themselves, such as by making sure that their finances are in check, tend to handle life’s uncertainties better than those who wait until they’re in a difficult position before they take action.
Legacy Giant Quietly Becomes AI Powerhouse
How can investors find a fresh angle in an increasingly tight AI race? Well, it helps to think outside the box. Here’s one intriguing idea that’s starting to take off.
Coffee & Capital: 5 Lessons About the Market
We’ve just concluded our latest investors’ gathering in Auckland. Which way is the world going? Here are some insights from our lively discussion.
Portfolio Update: February 2026 — Up 5.8%: Real Assets, Real Returns
The market threw us plenty of curveballs this past month. But our value strategy stayed resilient, allowing our composite portfolio to outperform.
The Rebellion Trade: Buying the World’s Most Hated Asset?
It’s human nature to follow the crowd. But some gutsy investors are already breaking away, preferring to focus on a counter-cyclical trend.
Courage and Capital: Why the West Is Rising Again
Strong leadership is now injecting fresh energy into Western economies. Could this revival in common sense unleash a new wave of prosperity?
Succeeding With Real Estate Investment
We all know that real estate is one of the surest kinds of investment you can have. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s a certainty – no investment is – but it does mean that you should be able to make good use of it if you approach it consciously and in the right way. In this post, we are going to consider what you might want to focus on to succeed with your real estate investment much more easily, and to see the results that you really want to see all in all. Let’s take a look.