NZ Herald 15 July 2006
Q&As: Lessons from the Bible: Is borrowing bad?; Is luck or attitude the secret to wealth?; Sharebrokers shouldn’t always be expected to give ongoing advice.
Q&As: Lessons from the Bible: Is borrowing bad?; Is luck or attitude the secret to wealth?; Sharebrokers shouldn’t always be expected to give ongoing advice.
Stuff and happiness: Buying things you don’t really need. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Should a young man buy himself a house?
Q&As: Can he retire?, 40-year-old asks; Couple about to retire wonder if their expenses will drop as they get older; Student loan interest ends. What happens if you go overseas?
Q&As: Stick with share fund investments; Is it wise to depreciate if you’re selling your rental quite soon?; Tax treatment of the expenses of rebuilding leaky rental property.
Q&As: Eftpos v credit cards. And bank fees; The investment outlook is gloomy, so save!; Wealth doesn’t make you happy.
Q&As: Is compounding interest over-rated?; Credit cards v eftpos; How long is long-term? Returns on different assets.
Q&As: Couple should spend less?; Wealth isn’t always money; How last week’s correspondent made his millions; Making extra payments on fixed mortgages without penalties.
Q&As: Man who has made $3 million from shares; How much risk for a 53-year-old?; How good is advice from banks?
Home ownership not the only road to wealth. Shock, horror! Home ownership is falling and will continue to fall. But is that so bad?
Kids, cash and cards: Help your children learn about money. Also in this issue: From the Mailbox — Saving for the children’s future.