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…
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,…
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…
Ask Money King NZ (Spring 2022) – What changes would we make to KiwiSaver?
We’re continuing the Ask Money King NZ series with our third Q&A article, where we answer questions from our followers.…
What’s been happening in the markets (August 2022) – Meme stocks, KiwiSaver tax, scams
August 2022 was an eventful month, so in this article we have heaps to cover including recent market movements, the…
Should you quit KiwiSaver? Our response to YouTube KiwiSaver advice
Recently we came across a couple of YouTube videos from a New Zealand personal finance channel called Financial Knowledge (FK).…
12 tax myths and misconceptions busted
“My pay rise will put me into a higher tax bracket, so my take home pay will be less!” “There…
4 steps to create an incredibly simple long-term investment portfolio
Imagine you were starting your investment journey from scratch. Say you had paid off any high interest debt, built an…
What’s the best low cost Growth/Aggressive KiwiSaver fund?
Simplicity Growth, Foundation Series Growth, BNZ Growth, Kernel High Growth, and InvestNow are all low cost Growth and Aggressive KiwiSaver…
What’s been happening in the markets (July 2022) – Market rebound?
July 2022 was a largely positive month for the markets, so could they be about to turn around and take…
What’s the best S&P 500 index fund in 2022?
S&P 500 index funds are one of the most popular investment options for Kiwis. But they’ve been a few changes…
12 KiwiSaver myths and misconceptions busted
“KiwiSaver is a good investment for kids.” “Simplicity is the best KiwiSaver provider!” “KiwiSaver is a scam!” In our third…