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Managing the Money at Different Stages of a Woman's Life, Part 1
by The Professional Trustee Team 05 Nov 13Irrespective 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 ArticleMANAGING THE MONEY AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN'S LIFE, PART 2
by The Professional Trustee Team 08 Nov 13This 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 ArticleIn 2012, the media focused on the comments of an economist, Shamubeel Eaqub, who is well documented for being anti-property. Bear in mind the media likes to present two sides to a story, in this case the counter point in the property debate. So Mr..
Read ArticleWe are scratching our heads at GRA, wondering if the world has gone completely mad. To say we are astonished at the opinions of one particular economist, Shamubeel Eaqub, whose comments were recently published in the New Zealand Herald, is putting it mildly. He said..
Read ArticleWomen and moneyI reckon all women are in the protection business. Just look around. They are born protectors. They look out for their friends and family and are constantly trying to protect those they love. They even look out for friends of friends. Experience has..
Read ArticleJust a minute with Janet. Today I discuss the three bank accounts you must have in your life. This is exactly how I run my day to day banking. I hope you enjoyed my short video blog. .
Read ArticleBe careful and watch out - there are two new email phishing scams that have been reported by the IRD. Do not reply to them. See below for more details. First Scam Email "We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your fiscal..
Read ArticleNow that the dust has settled on what was one of the most anticipated Budget announcements in recent memory, now is time to reflect on the impact of the announced and proposed changes on property investors. In doing so I am going to focus on..
Read ArticleAustralians and New Zealanders are now able to transfer their retirement savings between compatible funds in the two countries. New legislation was enacted on 1 July 2013 and is called the Trans-Tasman Portability Scheme. This scheme allows Australians and New Zealanders to transfer their..
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