Friday faves: Volume 89
For those who don’t know me, I am an Authorised Financial Adviser who blogs about Financial Independence. I am well…
House hacking – Cracking the housing market: Interview three
With house prices dominating the news again, many potential first home buyers are feeling like they will never be able…
Friday faves: Volume 88
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What impact are recent events having on your behaviours
Recently lost your job? You will likely wish you had a higher emergency fund than when you still had a…
Friday faves: Volume 87
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5 common money misunderstandings
There are several often repeated misunderstandings I see when it comes to managing your finances. Below are the top five,…
Friday faves: Volume 86
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Your investment predictions are not profound
Just a short article today spurred on by recent conversations. I often have someone ask me what I think of…
Friday faves: Volume 85
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How much do children cost? Years 2 and 3
In an older post I made public our first year spending for our newborn daughter. Well, it’s been two years…
Friday faves: Volume 84
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House hacking – Cracking the housing market: Interview two
With house prices dominating the news again, many potential first home buyers are feeling like they will never be able…
Friday faves: Volume 83
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YOLO money
I was saddened last week to hear the news of Dave Cull passing away, age 71. Not because I knew…
Friday faves: Volume 82
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Retirement numbers are often wrong
Retirement is far more nuanced than a number. It is a target that is dynamic and forever moving. Often people…
Friday faves: Volume 81
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Leave your ego at the door
If you don’t already know this, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but no one…
Friday faves: Volume 80
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A paid off house won't be enough
There seems to be a common opinion in New Zealand that as long as you own a house with a…
Friday faves: Volume 79
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Are houses expensive in 2021?
House prices have been going crazy in the last year, which again is raising the concern of how expensive houses…
Friday faves: Volume 78
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Property investing as a business
I wasn’t going to weigh in on the discussion on the recently announced changes for property investors. But after seeing…
Friday faves: Volume 77
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Everyone wants your money
Everyone wants your money. Government. Insurance companies. Banks. Lawyers. Electricity companies. Real estate agents. Landlords. Charities. Telecommunications. Furniture and appliance…