The Become Wealth Blog

Take control of your finances so you can direct your hard-earned money to what really matters

Here’s a common problem that hits many retirees. Spending. Retirees work their whole life to reach this point, then can sometimes let fear and anxiety crash the retirement party.

10 common retirement concerns so fear doesn’t ruin your retirement

Imagine if what we know now about finances, we knew back in our teen years – how much better off would we all be?

Improve your life with these 11 examples of awesome life goals

Your guide to a golden retirement address

Retire on your own terms

The top 7 mistakes to avoid if you’ve already got a mortgage

Step aside “boat, beamer, bach”, the traditional Kiwi dream might have changed for good

Credit card arbitrage by balance transfer

Nine habits of the wealthy, based on research

Rich boomers are stressed about passing on their wealth, here's why, and what they can do about it

Seven steps to financial freedom, according to financial guru Dave Ramsey

KiwiSaver has gathered plenty of attention for its merits, but there are potential drawbacks that investors should carefully think over.

American financial guru and self-made millionaire Suze Ormon’s nine financial steps are a great overview of...

10 common KiwiSaver myths, busted

Building wealth isn't about having more money - it's about having the freedom to live life on your own terms. Here's a checklist to get you there.

What is a mortgage cash back, and could it put thousands in your back pocket?

When we need to cut back, is cancelling or reducing insurance cover a good move?

And 7 reasons why you might want a slice of one

Should you just insure yourself by saving more?

These 8 red flags could derail your relationship

Pay less investment tax by investing in a managed investment called a PIE fund

Here's a range of options if you can't afford to buy a home in NZ.

10 times when you should sell one of your shares (stocks)

12 upgrades to improve the value of your home

Over half of us don’t have a will, here's why you need one.

Recently proposed changes to the amount of financial backing NZ banks need to operate could have a significant impact on all New Zealanders with a mortgage.

There are now more young people living with their parents than in any other arrangement

Five steps to help you on your way to home ownership

Defend your biggest asset, which might not be what you think

Mortgage rates hit new lows, as borrowers struggle to repay them

You may not have heard of this new tax

How to minimise taxes like a rich-lister

New Zealand property has faced headwinds, is it still a worthwhile investment?

5 things that can help you decide whether a reverse mortgage might be right for you

In its May Financial Stability Report, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand revealed the results of stress tests designed to assess the vulnerability of households to...

How to improve your chances of achieving anything in life

Why you need your own financial safety net

6 reasons why you need a financial adviser