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 will..
Read ArticleBelow are my final seven financial tips. 1. 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..
Read ArticleIn 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 are the horses you'd wished you'd backed. Finally, there are the nags you'd rather..
Read ArticleThis is the second of two blogs on managing the money at different stages of a woman's life - you can read part one here. SINGLE AT 35 Frequently, from the age of 25 through to 35 our earning capacities increase. Regrettably, so do our expenditures..
Read ArticleIrrespective 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...
Read ArticleJust 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 Aucklanders' hearts as real estate and the desire to discuss and critique all things property. What is somewhat new,..
Read ArticleBudgeting 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..
Read ArticleIn 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. .
Read ArticleToday 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 - what's going in and out of your pocket. I hope you enjoyed my short video blog. Ciao...
Read ArticleThe best things about attending Property School were learning how to do the numbers to get the most out of a property, when to ask for advice, and the different strategies you can look for when assessing a property. - Anon - June 2017
Investing in residential property?
If you're investing in residential property, seeking to maximise your ability to succeed and minimise risk, then this is a 'must read'.
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.