The Become Wealth Blog

In a perfect world, we would all have a financial adviser who you could check in with regularly, including calling before making any investment decision or big purchase. But while nearly everyone benefits from working with a financial adviser, the cost often prevents it being worthwhile. Clearly, advisers must charge a certain amount to make a living (and don’t even get us started on the rising...

None of us like to think about the fact that we’re going to die one day, despite the unavoidable fact that the grim reaper is coming for us all. Maybe that’s why over half of us don’t have a will.

Your six-step end of year checklist

A match on Tinder has led to financial trouble for at least one young Kiwi

How to avoid modern scams

Fractional shares: making investing attainable for everyone

Stop worrying about things like monetary policy and focus on what you can control, these top nine financial opportunities

Here are the best eight pieces of financial advice to help change your life. These are collated from those who’ve “walked the talk”.

Navigate New Zealand’s income tax rates, which might help you pay less tax!

Are you investing enough to achieve your major life goals, such as retirement?

Here’s a common problem that hits many retirees. Spending. Retirees work their whole life to reach this point, then can sometimes let fear and anxiety crash the retirement party.

How much does it cost to raise children in NZ?

First Home Loan scheme falls short

Trust laws have changed, and the new 39% trust tax bracket might make decisions surrounding trusts a lot harder, especially for ‘mum and dad’ trustees, settlors, and beneficiaries.

Pay less investment tax by investing in a managed investment called a PIE fund

There's even a hidden tax on inflation! Here's the tax you probably didn't even think of.

Will you pay NZ’s new top income tax rate?

A major drawback of KiwiSaver is the fiddling and tinkering to it which has occurred since it began. Here we explain the narrowly-avoided KiwiSaver tax.

9 steps to become a self-taught investor

A simple yet powerful investment strategy

8 reasons why New Zealand small businesses fail

NZ ranks sixth worldwide for per capita gambling losses. How do we turn it around?

Auckland and Wellington were the toast of the world last year, though that’s all changed.

Why get income protection insurance when New Zealand has ACC?

New Zealand’s favourite investment, residential property, is about to resume its upward price trajectory

Timing investment markets is everybody’s dream.

What were the odds and what next? – Bonus Bonds are being wound up

Live a long, happy, and healthy life - according to research

Missing millions: how low financial literacy could impact your financial wellbeing, retirement and more

The hype, the backlash, and the future of sustainable investing

The NZ election and what it means for your finances

The major banks have stepped up to assist Auckland 2023 floods victims.

6 financial myths, busted

Regulatory crackdowns followed by moves from ‘main street’

The cost-of-living crisis in numbers

The life-changing book list

A team from Microsoft has identified the top 10 office-based jobs

How the Housing Boom Created a New Class of New Zealand Millionaires

6 tips to save when you next buy a car.

3 ways to make a six-figure income