Category: Personal Finance
The Most Boring Business in Finance: Why It Keeps Paying
Most investors are obsessed with the potential of AI. But are they forgetting an old-fashioned sector that offers compelling value and income?
Why Lucrative Property Deals Fall Apart Before Settlement
A promising property purchase can lose its financial appeal well before settlement if legal defects, missed deadlines or incomplete finance arrangements come to light. The headline purchase price tells only part of the story.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Investors Eye Election Policy
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the weakness in the Kiwi dollar, as well as the stakes in November’s election. What should investors be paying attention to?
Rising Sun: A New Chapter for Japanese Finance
Japan is finally awakening from three decades of slumber. As the tide turns, a profound transformation is underway. Could a financial renaissance be on the horizon?
The Economics of Aspiration: How NZ Can Rebuild Its Growth Engine
Right now, our nation faces a stark choice. Do we choose the politics of envy? Or do we choose the politics of prosperity? Only one path can give us a brighter future.
Ageing Assets: The Surprising Cycle of a Profitable Niche
Most investors are looking for the next shiny new thing. But here’s a rebellious thought: what if the best value is actually hiding in ageing assets?
The Luxury of Outrage: Have We Forgotten How Lucky We Are?
As a society, our quality of life has never been higher. So why do radical activists keep trying to convince us otherwise? Here’s the unspoken truth about ideology.
From NZ’s Tax Anxiety to Emerging Opportunity in Panama
The world’s millionaires are increasingly mobile, crossing borders to maximise their quality of life. Could this gateway offer a chance to cash in?
Portfolio Update: September 2026 — Grip the Armrests, Opportunity Ahead
September has historically been the weakest month of the year. But for courageous investors, this was a sliding-door moment to capture outstanding value.
Wealth Pipeline: Is This Energy Gatekeeper Worth Looking At?
There’s no hiding it: we need reliable energy to power our world. Is this business well-placed to turn everyday demand into lasting shareholder value?
Stop Blaming Supermarkets: Start Fixing the Market
As the election draws closer, food prices have become a lightning rod for controversy. But are politicians targeting the real problem?
Curing Cancer: The Biotech Company Betting Billions
It’s the final frontier: finding a cure for a dreaded disease. Could this business hold the key to achieving an impossible breakthrough?
Investment Strategies Beyond Personal Capital
An investor’s ambition often grows faster than their personal capital. For active traders and serious investors, the strategies and opportunities available depend directly on how much capital they can use.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Money Markets and What Money Can’t Buy
We talk to Reality Check Radio about rising bond yields, as well as extraordinary stakes in November. What should Kiwi investors be paying attention to?
Energy Revolution 2.0: The Sleeping Giant Preparing for the AI Century
The AI build-out is accelerating, fuelling a surge in electricity demand. The future looks power-hungry. Could this business stand to profit?