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| Ways to prepare for the unexpected |
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7 May 2011: Life is full of events we plan for and look forward to, like leaving home, starting work or getting married. But sometimes events happen that can’t be predicted and may not be so welcome – like changes to your health, wealth or working conditions. ... more
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| Savings Growth is Far from Over at 65 |
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22 Apr 2011: I’m a bit hesitant to pass on this information, for fear that some readers might get the wrong message. But here goes. Just promise me you’ll read past the first half dozen paragraphs, okay?... more
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| The Investor: How not to be Ripped Off |
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9 Apr 2011: There’s no denying that some fraudsters are clever. Bernie Madoff - the American now serving 150 years in prison for probably the biggest rip-off of all time - didn’t promise investors 20 or 30 per cent returns, which would have looked highly suspicious. Instead, it was a steady return of around 10.5 per cent a year.
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| Time for a financial progress check |
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30 Mar 2011: March 31 not only brings the end of the financial year, it also draws the first quarter of 2011 to a close, making it a great time to look at how your financial goals are tracking. ... more
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| When Small is not Beautiful |
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12 Mar 2011: This goes against the grain, given that I think direct shareholders should own a wide range of shares. But there’s such a thing as too small a shareholding.... more
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| So Much For The “Can’t Afford To Save” Excuse |
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12 Feb 2011: Practically all New Zealanders can save. If they want to. In the wake of the release of the Savings Working Group (SWG) report on February 1, various people have been saying that many New Zealanders just can’t afford to save. I don’t buy it – or should I say save it. ... more
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| Studying up on NZ Super |
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10 Feb 2011: Many Kiwis look forward to the freedom that comes with retirement, but most of us don’t know how much we need to save to enjoy the kind of retirement lifestyle we want.... more
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