In the coming years, there's a non-zero chance we may witness a significant financial event known as a currency reset. A currency reset could work as it would allow governments to repay their debts in the new world by making their currency worthless, thus reducing the real value of their obligations. This reset could potentially
As we bit farewell to February, let's talk about the month where interest rate expectations changed. While we'd all love for property prices to stay stable and even start increasing. When you're in my business, it's much better when people feel wealthy! It's time to face the cold, hard truth: the NZ property market might
I always dreamt of ocean fishing whenever I wanted. When I was young this wasn't even possible because of where I lived, and how much resource my family had. In my new world, every weekend, with one of my kids, I spend at least 1 hour fishing. We live near the ocean, where this time
To choose the best time to lock in your mortgage rate, you need to get three things right: How much will rates change? Which direction will rates go, and when will the rates change. It may seem like a lot of work, but think of the potential reward - if you timed it right at
If you aim to build wealth independently, the right mindset can lead to significant achievements, even if you're starting with little. In this article, I want to highlight something beyond our control – inflation. Surveying our community last October revealed a profound impact as a result of inflation surging about 22.8% since March 2020. Inflation,
How to Unlock the Value of Your Home with a Reverse Mortgage One of the assumptions that many of us make when we invest in property is that over the long term, we will be able to sell our home for more than we paid for it. This is based on the historical trend of
The Tactical Approach For everyday shmucks like you and me to benefit from technology, we rely on operating systems. Software unlocks the potential benefit contained in the hardware. In a similar way, each investment we make involves both the asset itself, and an operating system - or what I’d call a tactical approach. A tactical
Money is a powerful force that shapes our lives and the world we live in. It can be a source of joy, freedom, and prosperity or a cause of greed, corruption, and conflict. Money just amplifies what was already there. If you're not perfect, I hope you appreciate my take on this topic of money.
The following article is speculating on the future, shouldn't be taken too seriously, and definitely shouldn't be considered 'advice' or guidance in any way. Part One Global events may cause us to save more, and that’s bad. From March 2020 until now, a shockwave launched in uncertainty has advanced almost everything already in motion. In
How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Mistake Could Affect Your Investments Investing is not just about having the right tools, but also having a clear vision of what you want to achieve and why. To make a living, you need skills. To get your income working, you need to learn new skills. Throw in
