The Become Wealth Blog

No one likes paying more tax – so what’s the likelihood we could be facing a tax hike in the near future to help repay some of the governments borrowing?

The Reserve Bank got it wrong. Now, interest rates will crush everything.

Four ways minimalism can help your financial health (& the way it can’t!)

How to prevent a different kind of flu which is sweeping across developed countries, including NZ

Are you ready to expand as the world contracts? Here are 7 ways you can win during this recession.

In March 2021, the New Zealand Government announced a suite of housing policy changes. Here’s the analysis.

The mortgage holiday arrangement was announced as part of the response to Covid-19, though it really should not have been called a holiday at all...

What a great time to take a fresh look at your finances to ensure you are on track to achieve your financial aims.

It’s quite normal for the prices of shares and other investments to go up and down – especially when there’s uncertainty due to...

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

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

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.

Love is tricky, but a break-up can be a nightmare if you don’t have your paperwork in order

Why doesn't the NZ public trust the mainstream media? And why are businesses trusted instead?

Recent research confirms what many of us may have been thinking – that things are looking better for first home buyers.

If you’re borrowing, NZ banks are now more different than ever. Here's how

Plus, a bonus eight steps you can take to ensure you’re financially aligned with each other

‍The middle class Kiwi Dream might feel like a moving target. Here’s what you can do about it

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

Floating or fixed?

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

Invest or Save

‍Adviser spotlight: Psychology meets portfolio planning

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

The most-broken resolutions, and tips on how to stick to your goals this year.

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

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...

Adviser spotlight: meet Jonny McNamee, the adviser who loves a good puzzle, a clean fairway, and the feeling when clients finally exhale

What separates poor and rich millionaires? Liquidity

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

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

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

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

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

The return of first home buyers and property investors and a changing mortgage interest rate environment

7 steps to become a millionaire, even if you have nothing to begin with

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

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

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