"Years ago we met Lisa via a video conference over Money Management. I learnt a thing or two. Nowadays, we are debt free, but the economics are still tricky to balance with the devaluation of the $ (CPI increases). A salary increase would be the bonus too. I discovered I didn't need a phone
Given our turbulent times many people are both looking at stretching their dollars further by buying second hand and having a clean out of their stuff. I would imagine online platforms like Trade Me and Facebook Market Place have had high transactions of late. Just about every Kiwi has bought or sold something on Trade
What have you learnt during these challenging times? Covid-19 has had a serious impact on many people and we have been inundated with the consequences. Mostly the negative ones. It is usually more helpful to consider what positive things could come of out this, so let’s consider those: More Technology Savvy The surveys I’ve seen
Negative gearing is often a dirty term in the world of property investing. Negative gearing is when the ongoing costs of owning a property are more than the revenue you receive from it. Sometimes, people refer to negative gearing or negative cashflow before tax or sometimes after tax. A property can be negative before tax,
When thinking about how people make financial decisions I believe common sense is surprisingly uncommon. May be its because we are so used to following rules that we forget the basics? May be its because we are so busy? I think the good old common sense is a critical component of making good decisions. Below
There is no doubt most of us can do better with our money. I can teach you how to manage your money. If you learn some basic principles you will be able to afford to save and get yourself into a home, or whatever else that might be important to you. Here are 10
