There is no secret to growing wealth
Every so often I see or hear someone asking what the secret is to getting ahead. “What’s the secret sauce”?…
Which is better: TWF or USF?
2 Oct, 2022 This week I’m answering a question that Paul has sent to me, and it is a question…
Unregulated financial coaches: I’m not sure how they do it!
New Zealand has quite a few “financial coaches” whose services are investment-flavoured. Many of these coaches believe they don’t provide…
Friday faves: Volume 154
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
What’s been happening in the markets (September 2022) – Weak NZD = avoid US shares ?
Another month, another portfolio clobbering? In September 2022’s What’s been happening in the markets article we cover the recent market…
Life after Covid
The Covid pandemic has been a major disruption for many and one we can’t wait to see the back of,…
Friday faves: Volume 153
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
7 years of being an investor – Money King NZ’s investing journey
Hello! Mrs Money King NZ here! Mr Money King NZ has been investing in the sharemarket for 7 years now,…
How many marshmallows do you need?
There was a famous Marshmallow study conducted in 1972 by Stanford University where a group of children were placed in…
How to Take a Year Off and Not Starve
This week, there is intense kōrero (talk) about Jonny’s career in our whare (home). It has been a topic of…
How I money (2022)
This is a follow-up to my 2019 article, “How I money”. Some important notes Don’t treat this as a guide.…
Friday faves: Volume 152
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
6 types of ethical investments in New Zealand
Ethical investing is an increasingly relevant consideration when it comes to choosing what to invest in. It’s about aligning your…
The advantage of having money
When you have no money you can only afford the cheapest of everything. Unfortunately though, cheap often costs more over…