Retirement planning is bigger than you
It seems many New Zealanders have a real problem with saving money. The savings rate for the last 7 years…
Top 5 stock picks for 2021
With no mucking about here are my top 5 stock picks for 2021. 1/. Diversify 2/. Low cost 3/. Long…
The story of your life has many chapters
Lately, I’ve been joking that I often feel more like a biographer than a financial planner. I now wonder whether…
Friday faves: Volume 67
For those who don’t know me, I am an Authorised Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
How to become a financial adviser in New Zealand
Occasionally I receive email questions from readers of the blog, but I don’t always have time to answer them, with…
Don't fret over missed goals
Over the summer break from work we had plans to stain the deck and complete our underfloor insulation. A bit…

Read some of these fiction books in 2021
As with 2020, I’m starting the year with a list of books that I’m delighted to recommend. These seem to…

End of Year wrap up 2020
2020 has come to an end. And what a year it has been. March tested our risk tolerance with a…
2020 In Review: A Surprisingly Good Year
Hey, it’s me. I know, it’s been a while since I wrote here! It’s not that I’ve disappeared, it’s just…
What we can all do to help the housing crisis
It’s a strange and sad truth that a hot real estate market actually traps homeowners in their homes. Unable to…
Recycle your food scraps and help save the planet
Recycling your food scraps by turning them into compost is a surprisingly easy way to significantly reduce your… The post…

2021 resolutions for your business!
It’s the NEW YEAR so lets have some 2021 resolutions!!! Woohoooo!!! 2020 was really something wasn’t it? Back when I…

Read some of these non-fiction books in 2021
As with 2020, I’m starting the year with a list of books that I’m delighted to recommend. These seem to…

Why I hate mates’ rates.
Mates’ rates. Ever heard of mates’ rates? You often encounter people asking for them when you just started a business,…

Saving a Little Early is Better than Saving a Lot Later
At the beginning of each year, a lot of people make resolutions. You might think it’s silly, but there is…
2020 in review: favourite articles (and popular articles)
In 2020, this website had over 10,000 visitors, over 15,000 visits, and nearly 45,000 page views. (In some ways, that…

What I learned from my kid’s disappointment in a crappy Christmas present
As a rule follower, I shouldn’t be surprised by now when other people don’t play by the rules. Especially…



What I learned from my kid’s disappointment in a crappy Christmas present
As a rule follower, I shouldn’t be surprised by now when other people don’t play by the rules. Especially…