Tag: personal finance

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Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Kiwi Squeeze & The American Surge

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the impact of urban intensification on New Zealand life. Plus, is a new American golden age about to happen?

How to Compare Multiple Apartments without Falling for Staging

If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might honestly be easily swayed because there’s so much excitement, so many possibilities, and so many options on what this first home could be. But at the same time, here, apartment hunting (if that’s going to be your first home) has a special talent for making smart people forget how math works. Think about it; one building has a gorgeous staged unit, perfect lighting, and a lobby that smells like a luxury candle, and your brain is probably swayed instantly by this.

How to Replace Doom Spending with Smarter Comfort Spending

It’s great that more and more people want to turn their finances around and make better decisions on how they spend (and how they can change their lifestyle into something more affordable), but not everyone has the mentality that they can easily change their habits to live a better life in the future. Actually, younger generations, specifically Gen Z, have had this rising mentality of “what’s the point?” 

Why The Stock Market Isn’t The Only Place To Invest Anymore

For a long time, investing has been talked about as though it begins and ends with the stock market, and for a lot of people, that’s the truth – they love to put their money into index funds, shares, retirement accounts, and so on. It’s a common way to grow your wealth over time. However, it’s definitely not the only way to do it, and now there are plenty of options if that one doesn’t seem like the right one for you. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about why the stock market isn’t the only place to invest anymore. 

Please, Tax Me More. It’s Character-Building!

Two things in life are for certain: death and taxes. But is New Zealand overdoing it? Is the current tax system actually killing off free enterprise?

The Hidden Financial Risks Most Employees Never Consider

The truth is that most employees think about their money in quite straightforward ways – they’ll think about their salary, the bills they have to pay with it, and maybe a bit of saving if there’s enough left over. But there are actually some financial risks sitting in the background that people don’t tend to notice until something goes wrong – and then it can be a disaster. That’s why it’s best to uncover those hidden financial risks so you can prepare for them wherever possible – keep reading to find out more. 

4 Essential Tips to Protect Your Finances Long-Term

Your finances have a significant impact on your life, and it directly affects what you can and can’t do most days. You’ll need to look after and protect your finances as much as possible so you don’t run into any issues. As complicated as this seems, it could be more manageable than you’d think with the right tips.

Greenland: The Arctic Prize Reshaping Global Power

Greenland has become a new flashpoint for US-NATO relations. Is this creating a rare buying opportunity for courageous investors?

How People Actually Relax When They’re Away From Home

When people think about relaxing away from home, it usually consists of plenty of perfect views, long lie-ins, and not a care in the world… but the truth is that most people aren’t able to just suddenly switch off just because they’re in a different location, and the fact is that real relaxation can be quite different from what you expect. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about how people actually relax when they’re away from home. 

Selling Your Inherited Home – What Options Are Available?

When inheriting a property from a departed loved one, a big part of you will want to live in the property. In most cases, though, this simply isn’t viable due to logistical or financial matters. If you are going to sell the asset, though, you must do it in style. Aside from the benefits it’ll bring you, it is a way to respect the person who named you a beneficiary. 

Who Destroyed the Kiwi Dream?

Urban living in New Zealand has become increasingly dense, increasingly cramped. Is this desirable? Or do we need a better option?

Could Your Next Move Take You Into A Luxury Property? 3 Things To Think About

Ever wanted to buy a luxury property of your own? How about renting one, in a prime location that affords you an amazing view of the city or coast every time you open the curtains? 

Trumping Venezuela: Why America Is Back

It’s a case of shock and awe. America’s swift action in Venezuela has just changed the balance of power. How should smart investors react to this emerging situation?

5 Business Benefits of Employing a Legal Team

Businesses of all sizes can face legal risks that impact growth, profits, and brand reputation. There are complex regulations and laws to navigate, contracts to adhere to, employees to look after, and social platforms on which your perception is constantly in the crossfire.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a tiny startup or a global corporation, you have a responsibility to stay on the right side of the law and ensure compliance in everything you do. This is why having a legal team, either in-house or through an external organization, can have huge advantages to your business. Here are five reasons you should consider hiring legal counsel.

What Real Estate Tax Strategy Reveals About Serious Wealth Building

When you’re looking to build serious wealth within your lifetime, investment is crucial, and there are many ways in which you can improve your efforts in investment to reach big financial goals.