12 occasions when homeownership isn’t the right move

Five reasons rents are on the rise

Property investors will have a 20-year exemption for newly built houses in a confirmed tax change meant to deter property investment

Home loan rates have been slashed again - with TSB offering a one-year home loan rate of 2.49 per cent for borrowers with a loan to value ratio (LVR) of 80% or less. The stunning low rate is believed to be a market record and puts it marginally lower than all the other major banks. Home loan rates dropped to all-time lows this year after the official cash rate was slashed to 0.25 per cent...

The cost of income protection cover policies is on the up, here’s why

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Most financial experts say that you should have a sum of money set aside that totals at least...

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American financial guru and self-made millionaire Suze Ormon’s nine financial steps are a great overview of...

The top 10 personal improvement books for all ages

Your nine-step financial blueprint for the Christmas and summer break.

4 steps to get your finances back on track after the break

A roadmap to land ownership and home building

Stress testing and your investments

How you could be losing by saving money, even though you think you're winning.

The first thought you may have about your largest asset may be it’s your house, an investment fund, a business, or perhaps a share portfolio. However, for nearly anyone reading this still in paid employment, (or in other words, if you haven’t retired yet) your largest asset is usually your ability to earn income. That’s because your financial security – and...

Mortgage holidays are likely to be extended, but should you take the offer?

No one likes paying more tax – so what’s the likelihood we could be facing a tax hike in the near future to help repay some of the governments borrowing?

6 traits that define winners, so you can become a repeat winner.

Living within your means doesn’t mean depriving yourself of fun, but rather being more responsible with your money so you can construct a great life for your ‘future self’.

19 ways to save at the pump

Increase your wellbeing with these 19 happiness hacks

Live long and prosper with one simple change

10 easy items to resell for a profit

Four ways minimalism can help your financial health (& the way it can’t!)

8 steps to have the best financial year of your life

9 steps to manage financial stress

From April 1, 2020, you’ll be hit with a whopping 45% "non-declaration rate" on interest and dividends if you fail to give the interest payer your IRD number. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD, who collect taxes for the NZ government) has issued new guidance on resident withholding tax (RWT) for interest and dividends from bank accounts and investments. RWT is the type of tax you...

10 of the best jobs during a recession.

The typical Kiwi family of a heterosexual married couple and two or three children is no longer the norm. In his new book...

Building wealth isn't about having more money - it's about having the freedom to live life on your own terms. Here's a checklist to get you there.

First Home Buyers and Property Investors Rejoice as Loan-To-Value Ratio Limits are Eased

Everything you need to get started on your property investment journey

Make your finances as indestructible as possible

Seven occasions when you should avoid diversification

Protect the fluffy members of your family with this complete guide to New Zealand pet insurance.