Interest Rates
How you should invest when interest rates are 0%
Do you have savings in a bank account whilst interest rates are 0%? Yeah, us too. How should we be investing when our savings are
Dean
January 19, 2021
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Investing
Should I invest in the NZ 50 Fund or NZ 20 Fund?
One question we often get asked is why should I invest in the NZ 20 Fund instead of the NZ 50 Fund? Whether you’re bench marking active fund managers, or looking
Dean
January 12, 2021
Investing
3 reasons to invest your Christmas cash
For the majority of my adulthood, we have nicknamed my mum the Grinch of Christmas because she would never let us have a real Christmas tree (apparently it’s the smell
Cat
December 23, 2020
Interest Rates
Why bonds aren’t for you if you’re investing for 10+ years
They say slow and steady wins the race, but with bonds, this may not always be the case. With record low interest rates and a bubbling equities market, should bonds have
Cat
December 18, 2020
Investing
Why it’s important to reinvest dividends
Dividends, and reinvesting dividends, can often be an afterthought for investors. But should they be? You might find they can have a larger impact on growing your long-term wealth than
Sam
December 10, 2020
Investing
Investing in International Shares: location, location, location or tax, tax, tax?
The classic property mantra is “Location, Location, Location”. Did you know it is so classic it first appeared in print in 1926? So what about
Stephen
November 29, 2020
Getting Started
The Opportunity Cost of Savings
How much interest have you earned on your savings in the past five years? If you left your money sitting in the bank, earning the
Dean
October 31, 2020
Investing
Not a Coincidence
S&P Dow Jones Indices recently issued their mid-year SPIVA® reports for the U.S., Australia, and Europe. Although one can sometimes find exceptions in the short run, the long-term results of
Cat
October 25, 2020
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What should I do with my Bonus Bonds?
Guest author: Ruth from The Happy Saver . Re-published with Ruth’s permission. This week I’ve received even more emails about Bonus Bonds with people asking what investment options
Cat
October 1, 2020
Getting Started
Small, Mid & Large Caps explained – which is best to invest in?
The companies in a stock market are often divided into three main categories — large, mid (medium) and small — based on their market capitalization. Market
Dean
September 29, 2020
Getting Started
Active or Passive Investing: deciding which is best for you
Some might think active investing is what happens if you called your sharebroker between golf games and board meetings. Conversely, passive investing could incorrectly conjure
Dean
September 16, 2020
Getting Started
With term deposits so low in NZ, how should you invest in 2020?
This article originally appeared on Newshub. In 2020 interest rates in New Zealand have plummeted to new lows, that’s great for people taking out a
Cat
September 9, 2020
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