Why rising interest rates are not the end of bonds
There is an often repeated story in investment media about how bad rising interest rate environments are for bonds. “When…
Can’t afford a house? 5 ways to help you get on the ladder
Buying a first home is a massive goal for many Money King NZ readers. Unfortunately the requirement for a 20%…
Friday faves: Volume 134
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…


In my neighbourhood
By: Andrew Turner I loved Kristen’s post about the pros and cons of her neighbourhood so much, I was inspired…
Financial evolution
Everything in life evolves. Your money and thoughts about money is no exception, sometimes changing in a few years or…


Book Review: Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?
8 May, 2022 I have a shelf dedicated to personal finance books that I actually enjoyed reading (many don’t pass…
Kōura review – Crypto meets KiwiSaver
kōura is a KiwiSaver provider who launched in late 2019. They’re a small provider with just over $27 million of…


The right ragrets
I first came across the word “ragret” in We’re the Millers. It’s a salty movie from 2013. Jason Sudeikis, best…
Friday faves: Volume 133
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
Sugar Wallet review – Clipping the ticket?
Sugar Wallet is a brand new app which aims to make investing “weirdly simple” with their set and forget investment…
What’s been happening in the markets (April 2022) – Big changes at Kernel
With the abundance of holidays this month, April 2022 has seen relatively little news coming out of the investment industry.…


Become a money boss with these 5 podcasts (there’s something for everyone here)
This is not a list of your typical financial gurus. Rather, it’s a list of podcasts that will expand, educate,…


The future is going to be wild
What will the world look like in 2050? How will it be different to today? Lately, I’ve been a little preoccupied…
Friday faves: Volume 132
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…