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Investing
This week, I wanted to go back in time — six years back to March 2020, when the world was in turmoil. Because, surprise, surprise, here we go again folks.
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Life & Money
Jonny had a serious accident — a broken arm and pelvis fractured in four places. His words from the hospital bed: "At least money is the last thing I need to worry about."
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Book Review
Buy VTSAX and chill. For years that was the mantra. Now JL Collins is thinking globally — and it feels like the book I've been waiting for.
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Beginner Guide
People nod when finance jargon flies. Nobody wants to look dumb. Here are plain-English explanations of the money words that come up again and again.
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Net Worth
I open one spreadsheet that tells the story of a decade of choices. 2025 was a good financial year — driven primarily by consistent investing.
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Family Finance
Our daughter is heading to Otago University. I'm determined to make one last push to get her as financially ready as we can for the big, wide world.
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