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Higher taxes are coming for trusts: the PIE escape route.
The tax rate for family trusts is increasing from a flat 33% to 39% from 1 April 2024. Many Kiwis use trusts to build their retirement savings or pass on…
Becoming debt-free faster with the ‘debt avalanche’ method
With the combination of the festive season and the recent spike in interest rates squeezing budgets, addressing the level of debt is becoming a priority for some. Whilst assets that…
Keep calm and carry on
Our Western culture values the idea of activity - being busy is a badge of honour with people listing the number of things they have scheduled in a day with…
Questions & Answers – Part 2
Philip de Lisle continues his conversation with Chartered Accountants magazine Acuity focusing on current markets and speculative assets.
Questions & Answers – Part 1
In an interview with the Chartered Accountants magazine Acuity, Philip de Lisle answered questions many investors have been asking.
Is the pain over for bonds?
Bonds have traditionally been used to cushion investment portfolios from the more volatile movements more commonly experienced in equity markets, as well as generating low-risk income or yield beyond what…
Bitcoin – should it be in your portfolio?
Bitcoin – virtual money – has been in the news again lately with the collapse in its price from a high late last year of over $67,000 to just under…
The role of volatility
Volatility levels can sometimes make investing feel like a rollercoaster but volatility, or risk, in other words, is what allows investors to make returns. Risk and return are closely linked.
The benefits of diversification
The old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is especially relevant in the context of investments. Relying on too narrow a base of investments is a sure…
Residential rental property tax changes
In 2021, the government announced a number of tax changes affecting residential rental property investors. How do these changes apply to you?