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Unelected, ideological economists using outdated economics have, in my opinion, over the past 3 years set in motion a chain of events that will cost billions to fix. Considering we can’t vote for them, we should be critical of them. Read more here . Michael Reddell [www.croakingcassandra.com]is a former economist at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and a current economic commentator and blogger. __...

Watch previous episode with Michael Every here. Take the survey here. It's hard to take seriously the voices that tilt towards doomsday scenarios when all it is is ill-informed pessimism coming from someone desperate enough to double down on conviction for a win. The lesson in the boy who cried wolf was for the boy, after all. What if the boy had great, long-distance vision, though? We've just bee...

Sometimes, it's hard to stay optimistic. Whether you're grappling with personal setbacks or observing the rollercoaster ride that is New Zealand's recent political climate, it can feel like swimming against a rip tide. But remember this—the rest and medication can work, the next big opportunity is just a phone call away, and the world still spins on its axis. Day follows night, and it's always dar...

I'm not claiming our investment choices can singlehandedly combat global issues like climate change. How you marry wealth generation with ethical considerations remains deeply personal, and that's your job, not the job of a fund manager, KiwiSaver provider, or financial adviser. Yet, consider this: investing in genuine values might , in the long run, bear richer fruits. The global financial stream...

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To manage investment risk, there’s a few strategies we can employ – diversification, where our money’s divided up into cash, fixed interest or bonds, property, and shares ensures not all of our eggs are in one basket. If one part does poorly, hopefully another part performs better. Sure you sacrifice some potential gains through concentration, but at least with diversification, your money still ha...

Check out the Homebuyers Blueprint: PAY LESS ON THE PROPERTY, SAVE MORE ON THE MORTGAGE. Do the course. Enter PROMO Code: SEPT for a special deal this month only. Chasing the Joneses In this series, I’m sharing views on wealth building that don’t come from books or social media – they come from real life. From first-time home buyers to retirees and everything in between. If you're balancing the li...

Investing in companies isn't just a moral choice; it's a strategic one. You're steering your capital toward sectors that are poised to benefit from a surge of money coming into this space from fund managers and government initiatives. Even if you’re determined to invest in a way that cures the planet, just keep this in mind: To fix the world, we need to fix the money first . Hating the rich is no...

Sign up to The Home Buyers Blueprint Now! Sign up to New Wealth Foundations here: Personal finance from a wealth-builder's perspective. Show me the [Climate] Money: Free online webinar this Wednesday at 12pm: Register here. So right about now is one of those times to be watching some events closely, and we’re covering that today. There are some legit dark and heavy clouds on the horizon in markets...

Use Promo Code SEPT to get 20% New Wealth Foundations and The Home Buyers Blueprint. When's My House Price Going to Start Rising Again? Ah, the age-old question that's been on the lips of every Kiwi homeowner and potential buyer for decades. If you've been living under a rock, here's a quick recap: Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing pur...

Chasing the Joneses In this series, I’m sharing views on wealth building that don’t come from books or social media – they come from real life. From first-time home buyers to retirees and everything in between. If you're balancing the life of right now, with the life you know you want to have in the future, I think you can strike the balance and get closer to that image of success you're chasing....

Artist, Entrepreneur, photographer, and host of the Transformation of Value Podcast, Cody Ellingham is my special guest today. Our conversation starts on the question, 'Why don't you want to own a house?', but it doesn't stop there. We then slip into a world where the Sovereign Individual is competed over by various nations for the wealth we carry inside. Read more here ___________________________...

Chasing the Joneses In this series, I’m sharing views on wealth building that don’t come from books or social media – they come from real life. From first-time home buyers to retirees and everything in between. If you're balancing the life of right now, with the life you know you want to have in the future, I think you can strike the balance and get closer to that image of success you're chasing....

After the global financial crisis in 2008, an individual or group of individuals sent a saviour into our financial world to save it from what would inevitably be a very dark day of judgment in the future. We didn’t recognise this saviour at first, in fact, most of us tried to kill him too. The highest performing investment of all time was crucified by mainstream media and traditional finance - But...

Hugh Hendry is a Scottish ex-hedge fund manager well known for his performance during the global financial crisis of 2008. Today, we’ll be covering off how our guest is thinking about his portfolio during these times – remember not to conflate edutainment with financial advice though. ______________________________________ Check out some online courses! Sign up to the KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap...

In between the things that are known, and unknown, lie the doors of perception.” Jim Morrison was often revered and feared in equal measure. In the world of financial markets, where varying perspectives  may  reveal hidden truths that govern our economic reality, there are other voices that may carry the knowledge we need about what’s coming next. Read More. _____________________________...

The majority of this podcast revolves around my journey to build wealth and my view of where the world is headed. We all deal with finances, be it through homeownership, banking, or investments. Read more here. ______________________________________ Check out some online courses! Sign up to the KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: This one's free! Sign up to New Wealth Foundations here: Personal finance...

This episode is a deep-dive into the world of inflation and its covert impacts on our society with renowned author and tech-thought leader, Jeff Booth. We're venturing beyond the surface, exposing the inflation-driven inequality, and exploring the uncharted territories of a deflationary future propelled by technology. Brace yourselves as we decode climate change, the concept of housing costs under...

My guest today is a recovering anti-financial adviser-non-financial adviser who talks to people about making concentrated investments into the asset class of shares. This style of investment doesn’t look like stock picking – it feels like putting your investments where your eyes are. Engage the brain before acting on anything from any of my shows and please do seek the opposing opinion before taki...

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Nestled nicely in nuanced comfort and ease, we skip the t’s and c’s – because what could be worse torture than actually weighing up the value of convenience with the strings that are always attached behind the scenes. Read more... Keen to receive a copy of 'The Everyday Investor Pocket Guide to Wealth 2023'? Sign up to the NZ Everyday Investor Newsletter! Sign up to our newsletter here Hey! Can we...

Imagine, if you will, a future world that's a notch stranger than the one we inhabit now. It's not a stretch, is it? Yet, does our investment strategy reflect this impending peculiarity? Perhaps not as much as it should... Paul Quickenden is the head of NZ operations at Easy Crypto, NZ's most trusted crypto on and off-ramp. Sign up to Easy Crypto here: Easy Crypto Hey! Can we have a little chat? I...

If you'd like to tell me what you think about sustainable investing, fill out the survey here . Today and I’m super fortunate to be able to sit across the table today with Michael Salvatico , from S&P indices. Check out the chart that Michael referred to here . Hey! Can we have a little chat? If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community! Sign up to...

Special announcement! News of the Money-World is re-grouping, re-strategizing, and (hopefully!) relaunching in September 2023 as per announcement. If you're not already subscribed to the newsletter, please do so here Check out the latest blog on this topic. Hey! Can we have a little chat? If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community! Sign up to New Weal...

Check out www.thepropertylifestyle.com to learn more about Nicole Lewis . Hey! Can we have a little chat? If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community! Sign up to New Wealth Foundations here: A self-guided personal finance course designed from a wealth-builder's perspective. Spread the word: Write a review anywhere you can, share posts on social media,...