Category: Personal Finance

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The Fog of War: Is It Clouding Your Vision?

Muddled thinking leads to muddled results. This is why people keep making disastrous decisions. But here’s how you can learn to see through the fog.

The AI Revolution (Part One)

Is artificial intelligence a looming threat? Or is it a pathway to greater efficiency and productivity? This is Part One of our investigative series.

$85,000 Passive Income: Investing for Freedom

Are you hungry for financial freedom? Well, to get there, you’re going to need diversified income. Here’s how a holistic strategy could help.

4 Things to Keep in Mind When Launching a New Business

Even if you’re new to the scene, the idea of starting a business is exciting. You finally get to put your dreams into action, and you can begin to see ideas you’ve only dreamed about finally start taking shape. But, like with anything, starting a business comes with its own set of challenges that you shouldn’t ignore. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the more important things you should keep in the back of your mind while starting your new business venture.

Portfolio Update: February 2024 — The Last Mile

When waging war against inflation, the final push to victory can often be the hardest. Here’s why it’s allowing us to capture strong value for the future.

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Kiwi Property and Financial Freedom

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the future of the Kiwi housing market. In this wide-ranging interview, we uncover the financial facts that matters the most to you.

Is Your Retirement in Danger? (Part Two)

Tough times require tough solutions. Here’s how smart retirees are tackling our nation’s money problem. This is Part Two of our investigative series.

Investing During a Storm?

Are you waiting for the turbulent market to stabilise before investing? Well, believe it or not, the best time to invest could be during a storm.

AI: The Next Secular Bull Cycle?

Ask yourself: could more things happen in the next 20 years than the last 200? Here’s how robotics and automation might transform our social landscape.

How To Save For A Down Payment On A House

A mortgage is a strange thing – there are so many hoops to jump through, when the reality is that in most cases, you’re already paying rent each month that’s around the same cost as a mortgage repayment would be, and sometimes even more. However, banks and other lenders do have to be completely sure that you’ll be able to pay the loan back, which is why there are so many checks and balances involved – including the need for a down payment. 

Is Your Retirement in Danger? (Part One)

People are retiring in bigger numbers than ever before. But is there a heavy price to be paid? This is Part One of our investigative series.

What is an Annuity?

Finance is a complicated world, and there are lots of terms and words you’ll hear that you aren’t accustomed to, and one of the most important is the concept of annuity. This refers to a payment that’s being made regularly at a particular time, such as once a month every month, and it’s the primary way you’ll get access to your pension from the years of working once you’ve retired, so keep reading to find out more about this process. In this article we will delve into different types of Annuity.

Dollar’s Demise? Tucking into Putin

Vladimir Putin has declared that the US dollar needs to be dethroned. How credible is his challenge? What’s really at stake here?

Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Putin and the American Dollar

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the future of the American dollar. In this wide-ranging interview, we dig deep, separating myth from fact.

Maximum Upside: War, Greece, and Logistics

It’s the golden rule of value investing. Sharpen your upside, while protecting your downside. To do this, we’re watching three emerging trends for 2024.