Negative Interest Rates – November 2019
There has been some discussion in the media about New Zealand having negative interest rates.
What does this actually mean?… Read More
5 things you need to know when you start out in business
According to Statistics NZ, 3 out of 5 new businesses fail in the first 3 years of business. … 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 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 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