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…
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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…
The ultimate guide to investment platforms in New Zealand
Investment platforms are services that enable you to invest your money into assets like funds and shares. There’s a growing…
Friday faves: Volume 131
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
The ultimate guide to KiwiSaver funds and schemes
The options for investing your KiwiSaver money are always growing. Today there’s at least 36 different schemes and hundreds of…
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Following Mr. Money Mustache’s Simple Strategy to Financial Freedom
17 Apr, 2022 Back in January 2012, blogger Pete Adeney, aka Mr. Money Mustache (MMM), wrote a blog post that…
Friday faves: Volume 130
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
The ultimate guide to index funds in New Zealand
Index funds are an increasingly popular way to invest – they have low fees, can provide diversification across different companies…
Time to recharge
Happy Monday all Over the last couple of months I’ve been showing signs of burnout. It’s not like I am…
March 2022: Journey to Financial Freedom update
Welcome to Passive Income NZ, my Journey to Financial Independence. Every month I share how I am tracking towards financial…
Stop looking for the silver bullet – the answers are already within
Maybe you want to make more money. You’ve followed the gurus, bought the courses, done the work to uplevel…
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The 4% rule is a mind-killer
I LOVE rules of thumb. In the right place at the right time, they’re invaluable. There are, however, times and…
The 4% rule is a mind-killer
I LOVE rules of thumb. In the right place at the right time, they’re invaluable. There are, however, times and…
Friday faves: Volume 129
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
12 common investing myths and misconceptions busted
“Don’t invest more than you can afford to lose.” “Buy the dip!” “The S&P 500 is a good investment for…
The magic of compound growth
Over the next few weeks, whilst the blog is on a break, I am posting some older articles that new…
I lost my wedding ring
Over the next few weeks, whilst the blog is on a break, I am posting some older articles that new…
The relationship between money, work, and free time
Over the next few weeks, whilst the blog is on a break, I am posting some older articles that new…