Do you have the sense that owning a house is getting harder and harder for the average kiwi? You’d be right. For years the growth in house prices has out-stripped the growth in average incomes. A recent report online highlighted …
Is there a Housing Affordability Crisis in New Zealand? Read more »
I’ve recently replaced a lot of fences at my place. As I’m not a fencer I employed a guy to do the job. To save him some time and effort I decided that I would pull down the fences around …
It’s official – the year has begun. As your Christmas memories fade into the distance and your sun tan disappears behind the work clothes you could be at risk of becoming a little depressed. But fear not! There are many …
Well it’s just turned December but Santa already arrived at my house 3 weeks ago in all his shining magnificence. How did this happen? Why do I so willingly get caught up in all the commercialisation of Christmas? Quite simply …
Making Great Christmas Memories Without Breaking the Bank Read more »
You know, I’ve been really challenged lately by the whole concept of leaving a legacy. It’s a biggie really. Well I think so. Someone really wise once said (and I can’t remember who) that we will be remembered not by …
“We didn’t actually overspend our budget. The allocation simply fell short of our expenditure.” – Keith Davis “I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need if I die by four o’clock this afternoon.” – Henny Youngman “Every morning I get …
Many families are finding things tight in the bank account. A lot of families don’t hear a rattle when they shake the piggy bank – instead it’s the deathly silence of “no savings”. Newspapers continue to report that we’re spending …
Trying to save money sucks. It’s really hard work. I remember trying to save when I was younger and really struggling. It took me forever to save $1000. Why? Because every time I got an amount of money saved I …
Creative Savings: The Game the Whole Family Can Play Read more »
Are you honestly satisfied with what you’re achieving financially? Are you satisfied with your progress towards your goals? Do you need a push in the back or a kick in the pants? I’m hot on the topic of coaching at …
Why I think you actually want a push in the back or a kick in the pants! Read more »
Aren’t six year olds so cute? Most of the time anyway! I know, forget the snotty nose, the food in their hair or the lost shoe. Most of the time six year olds are delightful. Why are six year olds …