Category: Personal Finance
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Kiwi Property and Financial Freedom
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the future of the Kiwi housing market. In this wide-ranging interview, we uncover the financial facts that matters the most to you.
Is Your Retirement in Danger? (Part Two)
Tough times require tough solutions. Here’s how smart retirees are tackling our nation’s money problem. This is Part Two of our investigative series.
Investing During a Storm?
Are you waiting for the turbulent market to stabilise before investing? Well, believe it or not, the best time to invest could be during a storm.
AI: The Next Secular Bull Cycle?
Ask yourself: could more things happen in the next 20 years than the last 200? Here’s how robotics and automation might transform our social landscape.
How To Save For A Down Payment On A House
A mortgage is a strange thing – there are so many hoops to jump through, when the reality is that in most cases, you’re already paying rent each month that’s around the same cost as a mortgage repayment would be, and sometimes even more. However, banks and other lenders do have to be completely sure that you’ll be able to pay the loan back, which is why there are so many checks and balances involved – including the need for a down payment.
Is Your Retirement in Danger? (Part One)
People are retiring in bigger numbers than ever before. But is there a heavy price to be paid? This is Part One of our investigative series.
What is an Annuity?
Finance is a complicated world, and there are lots of terms and words you’ll hear that you aren’t accustomed to, and one of the most important is the concept of annuity. This refers to a payment that’s being made regularly at a particular time, such as once a month every month, and it’s the primary way you’ll get access to your pension from the years of working once you’ve retired, so keep reading to find out more about this process. In this article we will delve into different types of Annuity.
Dollar’s Demise? Tucking into Putin
Vladimir Putin has declared that the US dollar needs to be dethroned. How credible is his challenge? What’s really at stake here?
Money Talks With Simon Angelo: Putin and the American Dollar
We talk to Reality Check Radio about the future of the American dollar. In this wide-ranging interview, we dig deep, separating myth from fact.
Maximum Upside: War, Greece, and Logistics
It’s the golden rule of value investing. Sharpen your upside, while protecting your downside. To do this, we’re watching three emerging trends for 2024.
Are You Allergic to Losing Money?
There’s an ebb and flow to the market cycle. But are you misreading the signs? Here’s why being contrarian might be healthier in the long run.
The End of China? Here’s Why the Dragon Is Falling
Once upon a time, everyone believed that China would overtake America. But surprise, surprise. The Chinese economy is now fading, even as America accelerates ahead.
Biotech Sensation: 1,700% in 12 Months
Creating new medicine is a gruelling business. It’s marked by 90% failure rate. But, sometimes, an incredible success story happens. Could this be one of them?
Where To Stay As A Digital Nomad
A digital nomad is someone who works from a laptop while travelling. It’s a great way of seeing the world while continuing to have money coming in. But just where should you stay when travelling as a digital nomad? Here are some of the options to consider.
Ticking Clock: The Enduring Legacy of 24
When time is running out, what do you do? 24 was one of the most controversial television shows ever. Here’s why it still informs our politics today.