August 18, 2017
The Kiwi dream of a career in professional sport is not always what it’s hyped up to be; as part of Money Empire’s Money and Mental Health blog series, we had an honest and open chat to Cam Kilgour, previous Assistant Manager of a professional rugby team, about career highs, lows and money woes. Cam Kilgour has had a dream career working in NZ Rugby, with highlights being his role as Assistant Manager for a […]
August 1, 2017
Keeping up with what’s going on in the lives of friends and family is much easier with the advent of social media. But how often have you seen or heard friends post or boast about their new house, their car, their promotion? Even their new, super expensive, designer watch? It’s human nature to laud success, and it also invites the human, understandable reaction of “Why not me? Why can’t I be like my friends and […]
July 17, 2017
Which came first – the mental health issues affected by financial problems, or the financial problems affected by mental health issues? It’s hard to say, but one thing we do know is that your finances and mental health are intrinsically linked. As we outlined in part one of our Money and Mental Health series, people in debt are more likely to be depressed, and people who are depressed are more likely to get themselves in […]
June 28, 2017
Besides losing your job, going through a divorce, or (let’s be honest) having kids, few things are more consistently stressful than dealing with your finances. And since money is one of the few constants that we think about throughout our lifetime, it’s something that can affect us (and our mental health) long term. So why are we talking about mental health? Mental health and money are without a doubt interconnected; issues with your finances can […]
June 14, 2017
New Zealand has a fantastic healthcare system, especially compared to other places in the world – so why is health insurance so important? And how can you make sure that you keep yours and your family’s health and finances in good shape should things go wrong? Our resident health insurance expert, Goran Loncar, takes a look at everything you need to know about health insurance. Get the healthcare you need, when you need it Our […]
May 29, 2017
When you’re dealing with a separation or divorce, the last thing you want to be thinking about is money. Unfortunately, that’s often one of the things that needs the most attention – and one of the things that can cause the biggest stress. So what do you need to know about coping with your finances throughout separation – and how can you make sure that you’re setting yourself up for the future in the best […]
May 12, 2017
Reading the mainstream media, you might be forgiven for thinking that the New Zealand (and particularly Auckland) property market is one of two halves – the doom and gloom of those saying that no-one will ever be able to afford property, and the lucky people who seemed to get on board the property market through sheer hard work. Of course, in both cases, things aren’t always quite what they seem. So how can you cut […]
April 24, 2017
You’re keen to buy a house, get your debt under control, or plan for the future. Exciting! But unless you’re a money expert yourself, you’re probably going to want a financial adviser to help you figure out what you should do with your money and how you can build that beautiful financial empire you’ve been dreaming about. So why do we reckon you should use Money Empire? Don’t worry, we’re not about to get all […]
April 9, 2017
While the general vibe for first home buyers in Auckland has been one of seeming impossibility, there are glimmers of hope and plenty of success stories of young couples and families getting onto the property ladder. If owning your first home is the next step in building your empire and you’re ready to be a first home buyer, never fear – we’ve taken some of the hard work out of it by outlining all the […]