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The Top Sources of NZ Passive Income for 2026

The Top Sources of NZ Passive Income for 2026

Explore top passive income sources in NZ, from property and dividends to managed funds, and how they can support long‑term wealth management.
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How to Work Out if You Have Usable Equity in Your Home

How to Work Out if You Have Usable Equity in Your Home

Learn how to work out if you have usable equity in your NZ home, what lenders look at, and how equity can support goals like renovation or investment.
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Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments?

Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments?

Weigh up whether making extra mortgage payments is right for you, how it can save interest, and when investing surplus cash might be smarter.
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Worst Ways People Waste Money Every Day

Worst Ways People Waste Money Every Day

To help you learn from the mistakes of others, here's a quickfire list of the top 30 things people waste money on.
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When to Sell a Share: Know the Right Time to Exit

When to Sell a Share: Know the Right Time to Exit

Unsure when to sell a share? Learn common sell signals, mistakes to avoid and how to tie decisions to your investment plan.
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When to Become a Property Investor

When to Become a Property Investor

If you tick these 8 boxes, then now could be the time to become a property investor
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Open Banking in NZ: What It Means for Your Money

Open Banking in NZ: What It Means for Your Money

Understand open banking in NZ, how data‑sharing works, what it means for your finances, and the opportunities and risks to be aware of.
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Should You Move to Australia for a Better Life?

Should You Move to Australia for a Better Life?

Better weather, more pay, and probably a lower cost of living. The benefits of moving to Australia are becoming harder to ignore.
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Top Investment Tips from Warren Buffett

Top Investment Tips from Warren Buffett

Billionaire Warren Buffett is probably the world’s most successful investor. Here are six ways you can invest just like him.
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The Best Investments in a Recession

The Best Investments in a Recession

Explore investment options that may hold up better in a recession, and how Kiwis can balance risk and opportunity in tougher economic times.
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What Happens to Your KiwiSaver When You Separate?

What Happens to Your KiwiSaver When You Separate?

Understand how KiwiSaver is treated during divorce or separation and what happens to your savings in a relationship split.
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Are You Investing Too Much into KiwiSaver?

Are You Investing Too Much into KiwiSaver?

KiwiSaver has gathered plenty of attention for its merits, but there are potential drawbacks that investors should carefully think over.
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Is It Worth Switching Banks for a Better Home Loan?

Is It Worth Switching Banks for a Better Home Loan?

Should you refinance your mortgage to pay it off faster, tailor it to your life, or just get some breathing room?
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What Changes Have Been Made to KiwiSaver?

What Changes Have Been Made to KiwiSaver?

Learn what has changed with KiwiSaver, from rules and settings to market shifts, and what it could mean for your retirement.
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Dispelling KiwiSaver misconceptions

Dispelling KiwiSaver misconceptions

Dispelling common KiwiSaver misconceptions so you understand contributions, risk and fees and can make better retirement decisions.
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How Does KiwiSaver Actually Work?

How Does KiwiSaver Actually Work?

Your complete guide to the inner workings of KiwiSaver
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Early Retirement Pitfalls – And How to Avoid Them

Early Retirement Pitfalls – And How to Avoid Them

Thinking of retiring early? Explore the common early retirement pitfalls Kiwis face and how better planning for retirement can keep your lifestyle on track.
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Do You Really Need a Financial Adviser?

Do You Really Need a Financial Adviser?

Do you really need a financial adviser? Learn when professional advice helps, what advisers do, and how Kiwis can decide if it’s worth it.
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Jonny McNamee

Jonny McNamee

Adviser spotlight: meet Jonny McNamee, the adviser who loves a good puzzle, a clean fairway, and the feeling when clients finally exhale
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New Zealand’s Decline in Financial Literacy

New Zealand’s Decline in Financial Literacy

Missing millions: how low financial literacy could impact your financial wellbeing, retirement and more
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Why an Emergency Fund Is Essential for Security

Why an Emergency Fund Is Essential for Security

Why you need an emergency fund, what one is, and how much Kiwis should have set aside.
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Why Retiring Early Beats Retiring Wealthy

Why Retiring Early Beats Retiring Wealthy

Explore why retiring early can beat retiring wealthy, and how time, freedom and smart planning can matter more than a huge balance.
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Financial Planning for Parenthood

Financial Planning for Parenthood

Get ready financially for parenthood in New Zealand, from budgeting and insurance to KiwiSaver and planning for your child’s future needs.
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The Best Ways to Unlock BOMAD (the 'Bank of Mum and Dad')

The Best Ways to Unlock BOMAD (the 'Bank of Mum and Dad')

Understand the pros and cons of using the Bank of Mum and Dad in NZ, from deposits and guarantees to protecting family relationships and your own retirement.
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19 Things to Stop Buying to Boost Financial Freedom

19 Things to Stop Buying to Boost Financial Freedom

Nineteen things to stop buying if you want to save more, cut clutter and focus spending on what really matters.
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Retire on Your Terms with Smart Financial Planning

Retire on Your Terms with Smart Financial Planning

Learn how to retire on your terms with a clear retirement plan, including savings, investing and lifestyle choices tailored to you.
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Property Investment Strategies Every Kiwi Should Know

Property Investment Strategies Every Kiwi Should Know

Explore key property investment strategies in NZ, from buy‑and‑hold to renovations, and learn what to weigh up before growing your property portfolio.
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How Safe Is Your Job? Future‑Proof Your Income

How Safe Is Your Job? Future‑Proof Your Income

Assess how safe your job really is, the signs your role or industry may be at risk, and steps Kiwis can take now to protect income and career options.
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Swedish Death Cleaning for the Digital Age

Swedish Death Cleaning for the Digital Age

Apply Swedish death cleaning to your digital life by decluttering files, accounts and data so you leave less mess behind.
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Meet Joseph Darby: CEO of Become Wealth

Meet Joseph Darby: CEO of Become Wealth

Meet the CEO of Become Wealth, Joseph Darby, a financial adviser with experience helping clients across New Zealand.
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Outsource Your Household: Buy Back Your Time

Outsource Your Household: Buy Back Your Time

Should you outsource household tasks? Weigh up the costs and benefits of cleaners, childcare and more, and how it can affect your finances.
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Peer‑to‑Peer Lending in NZ: Pros and Cons

Peer‑to‑Peer Lending in NZ: Pros and Cons

See how peer‑to‑peer lending works in NZ, the returns and risks involved, and what to weigh up before using P2P platforms as part of your investment strategy.
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Become Wealth Surpasses $1 Billion in Funds Under Advice

Become Wealth Surpasses $1 Billion in Funds Under Advice

Discover how Become Wealth surpassed $1 billion in funds under advice and what this growth means for our clients and advisory team.
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Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Major Purchase

Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Major Purchase

Before a major purchase, ask these essential questions to check affordability, value and long‑term impact so you avoid buyer’s remorse.
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Understanding Deflation: Insights for New Zealanders

Understanding Deflation: Insights for New Zealanders

Understand what deflation is, how it can affect New Zealand’s economy, and what it might mean for borrowers, savers and long‑term investors.
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How to Save a Bigger Deposit for Your First Home

How to Save a Bigger Deposit for Your First Home

Want a bigger home deposit? Explore practical ways Kiwis can save faster, boost contributions and improve their chances with lenders and first‑home goals.
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What Is Self‑Insurance? When It Makes Sense

What Is Self‑Insurance? When It Makes Sense

Learn what self‑insurance is, when it can make sense and when traditional insurance cover is usually safer.
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Stock Market Crashes Can Change Your Life for the Better

Stock Market Crashes Can Change Your Life for the Better

See how stock market crashes can change your life for the better if you stay calm, stick to a plan and use volatility as opportunity.
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Getting Divorced? This is Your Financial Roadmap

Getting Divorced? This is Your Financial Roadmap

Getting divorced? Follow a financial roadmap for separating assets, managing debt and protecting your future in New Zealand.
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Retirement Fears and How To Overcome Them

Retirement Fears and How To Overcome Them

Explore common retirement fears Kiwis face—like running out of money—and practical planning steps to feel more confident about the future.
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