Originally published in the Herald 29/06/25, by Darcy Ungaro If Not Property, Then What? Remember when a property was just a home? There was a time when a house wasn’t an “asset” but simply shelter for families. Fast forward, and now property is the investment of choice for most Kiwis, myself included, as a way
We can all do better, if we start investing according to our age. Like teaching your kids about money though, it's easier said than done. 1. Engaging Kids in Investing: Fun vs. Tax Efficiency Let’s be honest: the easiest way to get kids excited about investing is to let them buy a slice of something they
You don't have to be vegetarian to try the salad, and you don't have to be an extremist to listen to extreme views. There’s a certain discomfort that comes from peering over the edge—especially when the abyss you’re staring into is the global financial system. Entertaining “fringe” ideas like a debt collapse, fiat failure, or
Two Ways to Wealth for Everyday Investors A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in Las Vegas, not for the slots or the shows, but to hear Michael Saylor—the guy who turned MicroStrategy from a respectable $1.6 billion company in 2020 into a $75 billion Bitcoin juggernaut—talk to over 30,000 fans about wealth. His
It Shouldn't Be A Secret, But It Is The primary cause behind rising costs, AND positive investment returns, is often the most overlooked aspect of personal finance. It shouldn't be a secret, but it is. The answer's too complicated for some, too simplistic for others, and too contrarian for all. Going forward, ignorance comes with
What's a Chainsaw Got to Do With London Bridge Falling Down? In my shed sits the remnant of my first chainsaw. I’ve owned several over the years, but the most unique one is a McCulloch brand. It has a unique chain-tensioning system which makes it easy to keep chopping as the chain expands from heat.
