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The Dangers of leaving your money in cash

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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

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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

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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

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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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Investing for Income – Global Dividend Aristocrats

Investing for income has been a challenge in the current interest rate environment. This is particularly the case if you are in a phase of

Cat July 12, 2020

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What to consider when investing globally

First things first, why invest globally at all? Especially when the NZ market has regularly out-performed most global markets. Plus it can be more tax

Dean July 8, 2020

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Home & Away – investing locally versus globally

Okay, we’re not talking about the Aussie TV drama here. No, we’re talking about asset allocation. What proportion of your share portfolio you should consider

Stephen July 1, 2020