The days are long, but the years are short.

—Gretchen Rubin

 

31.6 million seconds. 527,040 minutes. 8,784 hours. 366 days.

That’s exactly how much time we got this year.

You might not have noticed it, but we actually received a little bit extra in terms of mileage. This is because 2024 happened to be a leap year.

But where did all that time go? It seems to have rushed past us, apparently in a blink.

The ancient Romans had a phrase for this. Tempus fugit. That’s Latin for ‘time flies’.

 

Source: Image generated by OpenAI’s Dall-E

 

Now, as we say goodbye to 2024, this is a good time for us to reflect on our journey. To consider the lessons that we have learned. To contemplate the opportunities that we have uncovered.

So, in that spirit, I’m giving you seven of the most talked-about stories that we have published on Wealth Morning this year.

These stories were highly impactful. Striking an emotional chord with many of you. Inspiring a healthy mix of curiosity and discussion.

They deserve renewed attention.

I believe this is the perfect moment to revisit them…

 

 

A Recap of Our Top Stories for 2024

 

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Simon Angelo: A Blueprint for NZ’s Prosperity

Building wealth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design. Here’s an urgent look at how New Zealand can supercharge its economy.

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A Blessed Christmas from Wealth Morning

What’s the true miracle of this festive season? Well, it’s the rising tide of prosperity that we have enjoyed across generations. Here’s how it all started.

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Simon Angelo: A Golden 2025

2024 has been a year filled with positive upside. So, what does 2025 have in store for us? Here are four critical areas to watch out for.

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Communism: The Best System for Lazy People?

The battle lines are drawn between those who want to create value and those who want to extract value. So, which side has the moral advantage?

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Money Talks With Simon Angelo: US Election Special

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the dramatic results of the American presidential race. What impact will this have on the global economy?

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Money Talks With Simon Angelo: The Capital-Gains Tax Problem

We talk to Reality Check Radio about the controversy over capital gains. Is it time for us to liberalise wealth-building instead of strangling it?

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Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Rising Markets, CBDCs, and Gold

We talk to Reality Check Radio about surprisingly buoyant returns in September. Is this new interest-rate cycle creating an opening for investors?

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Thank you so much for your readership and support in 2024.

We look forward to continuing to serve you with fresh and exciting content in 2025.

Here’s a teaser: we will have an Italian-themed Quantum Wealth Report coming on Wednesday. Watch out for this.

In the meantime, I wish you a relaxing holiday, as well as prosperity for the new year that beckons.

 

 

Regards,

John Ling

Analyst, Wealth Morning

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