the Seasons of Share Markets
The seasons of share markets I was pondering on the current record highs of the share market (both in NZ and the USA) and I realised that the share markets basically have a lot in common with the seasons. At … Read More
5 things you need to do when you turn 50
#1 – Have a close look at your money management skills It is quite possible that you have gone from being a flush young person to a starving parent, and are heading back towards having a good disposable income again.
How to make sure don’t miss out on your portion of $302 MILLION for 2017
How to make sure you’re not one of the kiwis who miss out on their portion of $302 MILLION for 2017 Watch this short video to make sure you’ve taken steps to qualify regarding the government’s contribution to your KiwiSaver … Read More
How kiwis missed out on $302 MILLION in 2016
Make sure you’re getting your full KiwiSaver tax entitlement Government Tax Credit An important component of any person’s KiwiSaver savings is the contribution that the Government makes each year, referred to as the Government tax credit. If you are aged … Read More
5 Ways to Make Hay While the Sun Shines
New Zealand is like “Godzone” Right Now In an economic sense, things in NZ seem to be progressing at a fast clip. Unemployment is at low levels, mortgage interest rates are at very low levels, inflation is low so … Read More
5 tips to make 2016 a prosperous year
1. Clear all your high interest debt If you put your Christmas gifts on the credit card, pay it off as quickly as you can! Set money aside each payday for your normal bills (food, power etc) and … Read More
5 things you need to know if your partner is diagnosed with Alzheimers or Dementia
1. Make sure that your legal documents are in place and up to date Seek legal advice as early as you can about the implications of the diagnosis on your asset ownership structures. Ensure that wills are made, and also … Read More
Why Market Corrections Can Be A Good Thing
Our investment clients know that we have been saying for at least 18 months that we are due for a market correction, and it appears that we currently have it happening. A market correction is not necessarily a bad thing! … Read More
the Chinese share market crash in perspective and what it means to the rest of the world
15 July 2015 For the year to 30 June 2015, the Chinese share market has risen 150% However, in the last four weeks, the Chinese share markets have fallen 30%. $3 trillion US dollars in value has been wiped off … Read More
Watching a Greek Tragedy Unfold…. (as at 08 Jul 2015)
On Sunday (06/07/2015), the Greek people took to the polls to vote in a controversial referendum asking if they were happy to go with the terms of extended financing to their Government from the European leaders, or not. The answer … Read More
Auckland House Prices – Economics 101
The Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Grant Spencer, made some strong statements in the media Wednesday 15 April about wanting the Government to introduce a capital gains tax on property investments. The media is continually full of stories about the housing … Read More