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Trying to assess different underlying asset mixes, fees or performance can be hard. So it's understandable why a few Kiwis might put investing in the ‘too confusing’ basket and leave their KiwiSaver account where it is. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you choose the right fund for you.

Elon Musk, he’s been in the news a whole lot lately - so we thought we’d take a dive into his world a little bit. First we take a look at; Musks' Twitter buyout, Starlinks announcement of providing Hawaiian airlines with free high-speed internet, and more!

Join Rupert and Darcy and special guest Paul Spain (aka. the podfather) for all this and more on the latest episode of ‘News of The Money World’!

When it comes to building a great retirement, there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution: a lot of it will come down to the lifestyle you have in mind, but the bottom line is the more you contribute now, the more money you will have to enjoy things later!

Inflation, rising rates and the Ukraine conflict are now priced in, but there are other headwinds gathering, in particular for sustainable investments. 

In this episode, Rupert and Darcy joined forces with Hobson Wealth’s Head of Investments - Mark Fowler! Together they dove into the world of interest rates; looking at current credit trends, what an inverted yield curve is (and what it actually means), as well as fixed rate mortgages!   

In this week's episode of ‘News of the Money World’ Rupert and Darcy take a deep dive into the darker side of ethical investing (ESG) - looking at things in context of the current conflict.

If you've been feeling 'the pinch' with your wallet lately, don't worry, you're not the only one. The rising cost of living and the return of inflation has been hitting Kiwis hard. The Russian-Ukraine conflict, Covid, the related supply chain, and rising interest rates have all played an unhelpful hand in things...

In this week's episode of ‘News of the Money World’ Rupert and Darcy chat all about safe haven assets, what are they, and are they proving to be "safe" in the current environment?