Giving Frugality a Workout
24 Sept, 2023 I was recently writing about Mr. Money Mustache for a future blog article on PocketSmith’s blog. FYI,…
Weeding out money demons and financial weak spots at the root
Deconstructing your individual money story, your unique flavour of hangups and hurdles along with triumphs, is something you’re probably…
Ask Money King NZ (Spring 2023) – Why we switched to Kernel’s Global ESG Fund
I currently contribute 10% to KiwiSaver, is it beneficial to lower this and invest elsewhere? I’m a first time wannabe…
No one gets rich being a pessimist
It’s easy these days to turn on the news or the radio and hear bad news after bad news. This…
Easily Track Your Net Worth
10 Sept, 2023 One of the critical behaviours that financially independent Kiwis have in common is that they track their…
What’s been happening in the markets (August 2023) – Is splitting your KiwiSaver a good idea?
In August 2023’s What’s been happening in the markets article we review New Zealand’s newest fund manager, provide some updates…
How is my US 500 ETF performing?
27 Aug, 2023 We’ve all been through a lot in the last couple of years, the share market included. This…
A beginner’s guide to insurance in New Zealand – Is it gambling?
Most people think of insurance as an everyday expense like rent, electricity, or petrol. But could it actually be a…
How to invest in a Total World Fund from New Zealand
13 Aug, 2023 Every Tuesday morning, at 7 am sharp, a group of Kiwis takes part in Rebel Finance School,…
Friday faves: Volume 196
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
Friday faves: Volume 195
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
Where are you making do?
I used to be great at making do. I didn’t make much, nor did I expect to. I got great…
What’s been happening in the markets (July 2023) – Is inflation under control?
In July 2023’s What’s been happening in the markets article we look at whether using KiwiSaver for rental bonds is…
Are solar panels back on the table?
Call it what you want. A u turn. A pivot. An about face. A full 180. A flip flop. But…
Jonny makes more money working for someone else!
30 Jul, 2023 This is an update on my blog post: We now work just two days a week! In…
Friday faves: Volume 194
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
Friday faves: Volume 193
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
Running Port Vila: Ten Days In Vanuatu’s Capital
I’m allergic to cold weather. That’s what’s brought me here. Stuck in Auckland for a few months, I had to…
Keep financial independence in your back pocket
Don’t dismiss financial independence just because you enjoy your job now. I firmly believe financial independence is an attractive goal…
My KiwiSaver dropped. Yours probably did too.
14 Jul, 2023 KiwiSaver Annual Member Statements were sent out recently, and I found myself having to defend KiwiSaver in…
Why you shouldn’t open a KiwiSaver account for your kids
Sam Stubbs, Simplicity’s Managing Director and regular contributor to Stuff.co.nz, recently published an article titled Why you should open a…
Friday faves: Volume 192
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
One word I just can’t stand (and what I’m replacing it with)
One phrase that REALLY grates on my nerves is this: creating money. So too do creating clients, creating results,…
Friday faves: Volume 191
For those who don’t know me, I am an independent Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…