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What’s been happening in the markets (December 2022) – End of year wrap up – Money King NZ
What a year it’s been! In December 2022’s What’s been happening in the markets article we cover Sharesies’ KiwiSaver announcement, Sharesies’ controversial pricing changes, new tax rules coming in for some US investments, as well as some highlights and lowlights for...
Movies and TV shows I’m looking forward to (2023)
Making a list of upcoming movies and TV shows makes me look forward to the future. There will be plenty of clunkers on this list, but there will almost certainly be some great stuff in there. Plus amazing stuff not on the list! I shared lots more reasons and caveats...
The Ashley-Church Trilogy – Ungaro & Co.
In my view, it’s never been about left or right, it’s been about up or down all along. In a recent chat with Ashley Church, I probed him about the ultimate goals of those who reside on the left and right of the political spectrum. The reason why? I think there’s a...
Happy Artificially Intelligent Christmas – Ungaro & Co.
By Darcy Ungaro The following Christmas message has been generated by an AI-powered chatbot… As the Christmas season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued trust and partnership with our firm. We understand that managing your finances...
Credit card vs credit rating – and how they affect my mortgage application
When you apply for a loan, your prospective lender will weigh up your likelihood of repaying what they’re lending to you. They’ll run checks on your creditworthiness and spending patterns to gauge your financial character and thereby determine whether you’re likely to...
Sharesies’ January 2023 fee changes – Are they good or bad? – Money King NZ
Just as we’re all in the process of winding down for the year and preparing to go on holiday, Sharesies announced some massive changes to their pricing structure. In this article we break down the fee changes and see whether they have a positive or negative impact on...
Are your tāringa[ears] painted on?! – Ungaro & Co.
Are your tāringa painted on?! By Carley Ellis As mum to two young boys and wife to one older one, I’m used to people in my household not listening to me. But it was a huge surprise when my eldest son actually failed his “before-school” hearing check – I thought the...
Tony Alexander | It’s a Wrap | NZHL
Taken from Tea with Tony December 2022 As we quickly approach the end of the year, Tony wraps up the economic turbulence of 2022 and looks at what’s happening in the regions. And, what can we expect for 2023 – will the new year bring calmer waters, or has uncertainty...
What Is the Bond Market Saying About the Economy? By Ben Carlson. — The Private Office
Short rates have gone from floor to ceiling in the blink of an eye. And while long rates are higher, the move has been more muted.It’s difficult to know exactly what the yield curve is telling us but here are some possibilities:The long end of the curve doesn’t...
Everything You Need To Know About Insurance
Insurance is a murky place. It has a bad rap. People don’t get covered properly, so when the proverbial hits the fan, they aren’t covered. To make things worse, insurance is one of those pesky things that come out of your pay to really provide you peace of mind, and...
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