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On a brighter note

by The Professional Trustee Team 10 Sep 15

Here's something interesting … our money is about to get a facelift. Initially introduced into New Zealand's money system in 1999, our bank notes have become a little dull. New bright notes, however, are going to be the norm from October 2015 onwards. The notes..

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7 FINANCIAL WEALTH CREATION TIPS

by The Professional Trustee Team 27 Jan 14

Below are my final seven financial tips. 8. Staying On Top Of The IRD This is my 29th year in business. Over that time, I've met many people and dealt with a myriad of issues. Here's one thing that's common amongst them all – no..

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7 FINANCIAL TIPS YOU CAN USE NOW

by The Professional Trustee Team 22 Jan 14

In Chinese horoscopes, 2014 is the Year of the Horse. As we all know, in horse racing there are some horses that are a sure fire bet to back. Then there's the horses you'd wished you'd backed. Finally, there's the nags you'd rather never have..

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MANAGING THE MONEY AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMEN'S LIFE, PART 2

by The Professional Trustee Team 09 Nov 13

SINGLE AT 35 Frequently, from the age of 25 through to 35 our earning capacities increase. Regrettably, so do our expenditures unless we keep a tight hold of the drawstrings of our purses. One thing that can contain our spending is the focusing on..

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Managing the Money at Different Stages of a Women's Life, Part 1

by The Professional Trustee Team 06 Nov 13

Irrespective of whether we love or hate the green stuff or fear or revere the gold, the cold hard fact of the folding, is money rules our everyday lives to a significant extent. Sure it can't make you happy and it can't buy you love...

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How the Reserve Bank’s New Toy can Affect Home and Investment Property Ownership

by The Professional Trustee Team 12 Aug 13

Just like cooking programs dominate our TV space, articles on property occupy our print media. Not that there's anything new in this. There's nothing so dear to Aucklander's hearts as real estate and the desire to discuss and critique all things property. What is somewhat..

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You and Your Moola!

by The Professional Trustee Team 19 Feb 13

Budgeting can be easy for some, but for others there are many potential traps you fall into when trying to set a budget for your day to day living. I hope you enjoyed my short video blog. .

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Getting to Grips with Your Coin - Part 2

by The Professional Trustee Team 12 Feb 13

In this second part of the 2 part series of Getting to Grips with your Coin I discuss how your money comes in either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. I hope you enjoyed my short video blog. .

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Getting to Grips with Your Coin - Part 1

by The Professional Trustee Team 10 Feb 13

Today in a two part series I discuss the money life you want. To get a better money future you need to be in control of your money, whats going in and out of your pocket. I hope you enjoyed my short video blog. Ciao. ..

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Matthew Gilligan provides a fresh look at residential property investment from an experienced investor’s viewpoint. Written in easy to understand language and including many case studies, Matthew explains the ins and outs of successful property investment.