The Become Wealth Blog

When a lender runs a credit check, they’re requesting information that relates to your history of repaying debt.

& three things you can do about it.

Credit card arbitrage by balance transfer

Six smart ways to financially benefit from credit cards

Kiwi trust in news now well below global average - report reveals

Five ways to help your children climb the property ladder, without causing yourself to fall off a cliff!

5 reasons not to give your kids an allowance

No matter what you earn, building a comfortable savings and investment nest egg will be difficult if you’re constantly spending on a multitude of things – even if you can afford them.

New Zealand had the biggest jump in average adult wealth of anywhere in the world last year, according to a report by investor bank Credit Suisse.

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

4 reasons why repaying your student loan is a good idea

Trading and investing each have their own benefits, which could be right for you?

Six investments you can own forever, and some you shouldn’t

A match on Tinder has led to financial trouble for at least one young Kiwi

How to avoid modern scams

Fractional shares: making investing attainable for everyone

Stop worrying about things like monetary policy and focus on what you can control, these top nine financial opportunities

Here are the best eight pieces of financial advice to help change your life. These are collated from those who’ve “walked the talk”.

Are you investing enough to achieve your major life goals, such as retirement?

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 much does it cost to raise children in NZ?

First Home Loan scheme falls short

Trust laws have changed, and the new 39% trust tax bracket might make decisions surrounding trusts a lot harder, especially for ‘mum and dad’ trustees, settlors, and beneficiaries.

Will you pay NZ’s new top income tax rate?

9 steps to become a self-taught investor

NZ ranks sixth worldwide for per capita gambling losses. How do we turn it around?

Auckland and Wellington were the toast of the world last year, though that’s all changed.

Why get income protection insurance when New Zealand has ACC?

New Zealand’s favourite investment, residential property, is about to resume its upward price trajectory

Timing investment markets is everybody’s dream.

What were the odds and what next? – Bonus Bonds are being wound up

Live a long, happy, and healthy life - according to research

Missing millions: how low financial literacy could impact your financial wellbeing, retirement and more

The hype, the backlash, and the future of sustainable investing

The NZ election and what it means for your finances

The major banks have stepped up to assist Auckland 2023 floods victims.

Regulatory crackdowns followed by moves from ‘main street’

The life-changing book list

How the Housing Boom Created a New Class of New Zealand Millionaires

6 tips to save when you next buy a car.