Tag: personal finance
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Budget 2026 Lacks Bold Vision for NZ’s Future
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the merits of the latest Budget. Is New Zealand too risk-averse? Are policymakers missing the chance to create long-term prosperity?
Small Business Considers Before Building Or Buying Commercial Space
Finding the right commercial property is one of the biggest decisions a small business owner is going to make about the future of the company. The right property can help your business grow, improve your day-to-day operations, strengthen customer appeal, and become one of the most valuable assets of the business. On the other hand, choosing wrong can lead to their costs, operational problems, and limited room to grow. Here, we’re going to look at some of the most major considerations you need to make when choosing your next property, and how they can affect your business in the long term, not just immediately.
Scary Predictions: Should You Believe Them?
The news is filled with negative headlines. Is it still worth investing in the market? Well, 100 years of history offers us a surprising answer.
Building A Medical Career In 2026
Medicine is one of the best areas of work to get into if you are interested in building a strong career, but how should you approach it on the whole?
Top Marketing Agencies for Financial Services Firms in 2026
Marketing a financial services firm is categorically different from marketing a consumer brand. Here are your best bets in 2026.
Beyond Property: The Tax Upside for Kiwi Investors
New Zealand has a tax lever hiding in plain sight. Most investors aren’t using it. Are they missing out on a serious long-term advantage?
The Cost of Bad Decisions: How NZ Lost a Decade of Wealth
Mistakes have a compounding effect. Once the first domino falls, the long-term impact can be profound. Here’s why this matters to our prosperity as a nation.
Our Next Coffee & Capital: The Future of Wealth
It’s a tale of two different realities. On Main Street, people are struggling. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, people are prospering. Why on earth is this happening?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: CBDCs, India FTA & House Prices
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the public resistance against central bank digital currencies. Plus, what are the prospects now for Kiwi property?
Lessons from Vietnam: The War That Made Asia Rich
The trauma of the Vietnam War continues to provoke strong emotions. But here’s a contrarian question: did that conflict actually leave behind a positive legacy?
Simon Angelo: A Country Worth Coming Home To
New Zealand has gone from a rock-star economy to a beggar’s economy. How can we get our nation’s fortunes back on track? It must start with a courageous transformation.
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Market Opportunities Amid Fuel Shock
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the true impact of our country’s oil crisis. Plus, is this a chance to explore brave reforms for long-term resilience?
Are War Headlines Fooling Investors Again?
Turbulence. Fear. Uncertainty. It can tempting to freeze up at a time like this. But pushing forward with a contrarian attitude might be better. Here’s why.
Don’t Let It Slip Away: Ways To Protect Your Waterfront Property
Many of us dream of owning a home looking out over the sea, a river or a lake. Such properties certainly come with their perks: breathtaking views, fresh air and possibly even private access to the water. However, there are also downsides: erosion, corrosion and the risk of flooding. To stop your investment literally going ‘underwater’, you need to consider putting in place some protections. Below are just a few improvements that will keep you high and dry.
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?