by Global Finance | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
After 1987 and 2008, will 2023 be the next year of recession? In 1987, the world financial market became a bloodbath. And thirteen years ago in 2008, the global banking system came close to collapsing. Economists are always searching for warning signs, but still,...
by Global Finance | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog
Getting the right covers sorted means peace of mind No one can predict what is going to happen in your life but one thing that is ensured is that the unexpected does occur. When? no one knows and what? only time tells. Having adequate insurance covers in place not...
by Global Finance | Mar 11, 2022 | Blog
The government announced changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act less than four months after the responsible lending rules were tightened to protect those most at risk from loans with conditions and interest rates they could not afford. After feedback...
by Global Finance | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog
Inflation in Aotearoa has hit a three-decade high and is showing no sign of slowing. Rises in inflation are usually followed by increased interest rates and if inflation grows too high, wages start to decrease in value. This means household incomes and the value of...
by Global Finance | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog
Interest and tax changes that may dampen house prices The relentless rise of house prices has dominated the property market for several years. Last year, house prices rose 27.6% across the country, and the one question that everyone wants to be answered this year is,...
by Global Finance | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog
Eight ways to increase your bottom line as a landlord When you purchase a rental property, you don’t just want to make ends meet. It’s an investment, after all, and you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to get the best return. Taking the time to...