The Become Wealth Blog

Adviser spotlight: meet Marcus Mannering, a guiding hand at Become Wealth

Seven of the worst financial mistakes to avoid in your 40s, 50s, and 60s

Splitting your banking needs can pay off, here’s how

New Zealand’s Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) explained

Non-bank lenders are becoming more mainstream and can be a great solution for those who might not otherwise be able to obtain lending.

Seven ways the rich spend their money - and what you can learn from them

Four mistakes to avoid during a market downturn, and what to do instead

The hidden costs and reality of growing older

Why emotion is the enemy of investing

Six financial mistakes to avoid in your twenties and thirties

Which could be better described as a mistake by their parents – from the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad

Avoid these early retirement pitfalls.

A how-to guide to spending your life savings in retirement

The quiet revolution in your wallet

The 9 biggest financial mistakes high income earners make, and how to avoid them

Early retirement is better than retiring rich (well, nearly always)

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.

How to SKI without running out

Tumbling interest rates cause more punishment for savers as borrowers celebrate

And why should you care?

Share markets are at all-time highs, what should you do?

Be healthy and prosper, tips from the head of the Harvard Department of Nutrition

11 tips to have a great summer without blowing the bank.

28 rip-offs to avoid, so you can have more left in your bank account after your next supermarket shop

6 ways to avoid the lethal financial trap of lifestyle creep, and when we should embrace it, instead

Understand LVRs, and how LVR changes impact borrowers, investors, and the housing market

6 tips and tricks to save on the panic-buyers’ favourite item

Mortgage lending is surging, what that might mean for you

Living within your means doesn’t mean depriving yourself of fun, but rather being more responsible with your money so you can construct a great life for your ‘future self’.

You may have heard the old saying that ‘cash is king’. Once upon a time, this was a true statement. Since then, cash has been toppled from the throne.

There is a near certain way to become wealthy that doesn’t involve the lotto, an inheritance, or a get rich quick scheme: simply invest for long enough...

Why ignoring mainstream media is good for your investments

Mortgage debt-to-income ratio caps in New Zealand

The fourth industrial revolution is upon us. Here's what it might mean for your career and finances

Your financial guide to divorce.

What the heck can investors learn from a race between Antarctic explorers? – three incredible lessons

Some people we speak with think that to build wealth you need to have a flashy career title; like CEO, doctor, or pilot. That's seldom true, here are the true habits of the wealthy.

Five steps to help you on your way to home ownership

‍Pay your mortgage off faster, tailor it to your life, or just get some breathing room

The top investments for under 65-year-olds