The Become Wealth Blog

Attitude matters: unravelling the rich-poor divide

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.

6 reasons why you shouldn’t cancel your health cover

A guide for money and relationships

6 reasons why tiny houses aren’t a good idea, and 3 situations when they could be

NZ interest rates have just been cut for the first time in over four years, and more cuts are coming

5 reasons your boss wants to pay you more, and how to make it happen

The hidden costs and reality of growing older

14 jobs that will be replaced by artificial intelligence or robots (plus 11 roles that won’t)

What does inflation mean? Why is it so high in NZ? When will it end?

13 dirty tricks used by supermarkets to make you spend more.

Should you buy a new build property?

Six financial mistakes to avoid in your twenties and thirties

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

In general, we’ll hardly ever encourage anyone to spend more on a home, however, here are five occasions when it could be worth it.

Research shows us the two character traits that can help us all become wealthier

A bidding war is every buyer’s nightmare and seller’s dream. Here's how to start one (for sellers), and avoid one (for buyers).

The successful way to transfer wealth, and more than just wealth

15 ways to save at the supermarket

Your money, your rules: a woman's guide to financial planning and the approaching wealth transfer to women

The rise of Millennial wealth: a Kiwi perspective

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

Here’s why successful people rise early, and why you should consider it!

Five financial assets you don’t know you have

With deliberate effort and time, you can transform your life. Here's a list of how you can start to transform detrimental habits into beneficial ones.

Your mortgage repayments are about to go up, here’s what you can do about it

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

Plenty of adult children are now returning to the family home like a boomerang. Here's how to make that situation work.

Many millennials are having a tough time launching their adult lives. Perhaps it’s no surprise that many parents of these grown-up children offer financial support...

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

Ditch the broke mindset with these six phrases

Could a mortgage cash-back put thousands in your back pocket?

Raising kids is expensive. It’s even more expensive when they grow up and won’t move out of the family home

Why emotion is the enemy of investing

Improve your life with these 11 examples of awesome life goals

Why People Lose Money in the Stock (Share) Market, and How You Can Avoid Being One of Them

Your investment horizon could be the most crucial thing to your investment success

To help you learn from the mistakes of others, here’s a quick-fire list of the 25 worst ways people waste money.

“Buy now, pay later” (or BNPL) is taking younger generations by storm.

& is there such a thing as good debt?