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Difference between good debt and bad debt

Good Debt and Bad Debt 

Written by R. A. Stewart

Do you know the difference between good debt and bad debt? One needs to be used with caution while the other is to be avoided like the plague.

First the basics.

When you are borrowing money you are paying for the use of that money and that is called interest. This adds to the cost of what the money is used for. Therefore, it is important that you save and use your own money if at all possible.

There are some things which it may not be possible to use your own money such as a student loan or a mortgage because these are major investments, however, most people will contribute a portion of the money needed such as a house deposit.

Good Debt

Listed below are things which are considered to be good debt:

A Student loan

Mortgage

An investment with a higher expected return

Good debt helps to build your wealth.

Listed below are things which are considered to be bad debt:

Bad debt

Vehicle

Household appliances

Veterinarian bills

Travel

Consumables

The reason why these are bad debts is because you end up with little or nothing for your money.

Bad debt does not contribute to your financial well-being, it is detrimental to it.

It is important to know the difference between an asset and a liability. An asset increases your wealth while a liability reduces it.

How to manage debt levels

Pay off debt as fast as possible

Avoid paying high interest rates for consumable items

Stay within your budget

If you don’t have the money you don’t buy it.

Build an emergency fund; this would be a separate bank account from your every day personal account. An emergency fund will ensure that you have money on hand for anything unexpected which crops up.

People with debt do not have any discretionary spending money. These people will probably disagree, but honestly; going on an overseas holiday when one owes money to someone is irresponsible and selfish. It is like giving the middle finger to your creditors.

One should avoid credit cards like the plague. These are for greedy and selfish people. A good money manager will not own a credit card, because to them, “debt” is a dirty word.

Learn to live within your means and to stay within your budget. Prosperity is a matter of choice. If you don’t have any plan for increasing your wealth then you choose not to be wealthy. I do know of many people like this who purchase a lottery ticket every week and that is their only hope of becoming wealthy.

Do not envy those who drive around in a fancy car and live in an expensive house. For all you know these people could be up to their eyeballs in debt. Just live according to your own means and let others do the same. 

To summarise

Good debt is when you borrow for an asset which has a payoff which makes it worthwhile paying the interest for the loan. Bad debt is when you borrow for something which has no lasting value.

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You may use this article as content for your blog/website or ebook. The contents of the article may not be applicable to your personal circumstances, therefore discretion is advised.

Check out my other articles on www.robertastewart.com

 

“Retire with Little Money” is your guide to achieving financial freedom, even if you don’t have a large retirement fund. This practical ebook reveals creative strategies and smart budgeting tips to help you retire comfortably on a modest income. Learn how to cut unnecessary expenses, boost your savings with side gigs, and make the most of the resources available to you. With easy-to-follow advice and real-life examples, this book shows you how to build a sustainable retirement plan without relying on a hefty nest egg. Start planning today, and discover how you can retire sooner than you think!

 

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Are Solar Panels a good investment?

Are Solar Panels a good investment?

Written by R. A. Stewart

It all depends on what you value and whether you expect to benefit from it because there are factors which promoters of solar panels have not considered.

It has been said that solar panels will pay for themselves in over 7 years..

This may be fine for someone young who has time on their side, but is it worthwhile for a retired person to install solar panels? I don’t think so. A person aged 65 will be 72 before the system has paid for itself and a lot of people will not make it to that age. Another factor to consider is that a lot of marriages do not even last 7 years which means that a couple will not get any benefit from the money they have spent.

Most homeowners do not have the money required to be able to install solar panels and, therefore, borrow money for this. This is bad practice in my book and should not be encouraged. 

Going into debt in order to save money in bad money management. It is called, “Dumb Debt.”

The interest payments will cancel out the savings from solar. 

Politicians who encourage this need to have their heads examined. The New Zealand Green Party put forth a scheme where people are able to get loans to install solar panels. This is the same political party which champions the rights of the poor.

Another factor which has not been considered is the amount of income which could have been generated from a sum of money if it were invested in managed funds or your retirement scheme instead. This is never talked about.

Personally, I believe that homeowners are better off investing that money instead in something such as kiwisaver or a similar type of scheme if you are not from New Zealand.

Another question which homeowners should ask is, “Will solar panels increase the value of my home?

There is no evidence that it will. Who on earth buys a home just because it has solar panels on it?

Installing solar panels can cost between 8 and 30 grand depending on its features. It is not known if this is just for the cost of the panels or whether labour is included.

Installing solar panels may or may not be a good idea for the young ones, but for the older generation it is hard to see any justification for it since they have less time to recoup their outlay in savings.

It is important for retired folk to discuss it all with younger members of their family and to not let any salesman talk them into signing across the dotted line.

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 Reasons why people remain Poor

 

Written by R. A. Stewart

People don’t just become prosperous for no reason, unless of course they win the lottery and for every person like that there are millions who didn’t win the lottery and go back to their mediocre lives until the next draw.

Here are the main reasons why people remain poor.

  1. Unwillingness to change

People tolerate their financial situation because they are more comfortable with it. They are unwilling to change anything in their life for fear that it will interfere with the routine which they have become accustomed to. Not doing anything about one’s financial situation despite the facts is just plain laziness. It shows a lack of ambition and there is no hope for people like that.

  1. Lack of Financial literacy

Lack of financial literacy is a major cause of financial struggles. This is an easy hurdle to overcome because there are lots of books on personal finance available you can read and you do not have to spend a lot of money to purchase such books. Your local library will have plenty of books on the subject. Frances Cook, Mary Holm, and Martin Hawes are New Zealand authors who have published excellent books on personal finance.

  1. They don’t join kiwisaver

Kiwisaver is the New Zealand retirement scheme. It is a scheme with several incentives such as the $520 per annum top up from the government. Not making any plans for your retirement years will almost guarantee that you will spend these years in poverty. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is a saying which is worth remembering. Responsible people will sign up for a retirement plan of some kind. If you have dependents it is your responsibility to make sure you don’t leave them up the creek if something happens to you so don’t use that argument of, “I may not make it to 65.”

  1. They spend everything

Poor people spend everything they make and do not give any thought to tomorrow. Whether you like it or not, tomorrow always comes. People like this have no vision for the future. They can never see any further than next week’s pay day. If an unexpected bill arrives such as a car breakdown they borrow the money which means that the interest they owe on the borrowed money pushes up the cost of the repairs. It is the same when one of their kids needs a pair of new spectacles. People such as this always have money to spend on lottery tickets or alcohol but the really important things in life take a back seat. Some people would rather spend money on cigarettes than wholesome food for their kids.

  1. They don’t invest

Not investing is a sure fire way to stay poor because inflation erodes the purchasing power of your money if you just leave it in an ordinary savings account. Investing your money in managed funds increases your wealth and your financial literacy. 

  1. Wrong friends

Associating with people who are financially illiterate is another reason why some people remain poor. The poverty mindset of the group will infect you sooner or later. Some of the stupid comments made by some of these people regarding personal finance are not worth listening to. 

  1. Wrong choices

Making wrong choices is at the heart of the reason why most people are poor. It is not just choices in terms of personal finance such as joining KiwiSaver and investing which keep people poor but life choices such as having kids when not in a good financial position and living beyond their means. What you do with your discretionary spending money is a choice. Becoming financially sorted requires vision. Some of life’s most expensive items will arrive at some stage and the person with vision will prepare for these.

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“Retire with Little Money” is your guide to achieving financial freedom, even if you don’t have a large retirement fund. This practical ebook reveals creative strategies and smart budgeting tips to help you retire comfortably on a modest income. Learn how to cut unnecessary expenses, boost your savings with side gigs, and make the most of the resources available to you. With easy-to-follow advice and real-life examples, this book shows you how to build a sustainable retirement plan without relying on a hefty nest egg. Start planning today, and discover how you can retire sooner than you think!

 

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The cost of financial gifting

The cost of financial gifting

Written  by R. A. Stewart

Most parents want to help their children any way they can. It is the natural thing to do but there can be a high cost to this if your generosity is at the expense of your own needs and wants.

Here are some of the most common ways family’s make gifts.

House deposit

The New Zealand consumer magazine says that on average, parents gave $108,000 in 2022 to their children for house deposits. 62% of parents used their own savings. 

That money taken out of their own retirement savings will have a big impact on how much they will have when they retire. 

What parents need to consider is how much that money they are going to give to their children would be worth if they invested it in the markets. I am no mathematician but even so, know that this is an enormous amount of money that they are sacrificing. 

Some options need to be considered and one is guaranteeing the loan. If your son or daughter is able to take out the loan and parents guarantee the loan then this may be better. The parents still have their capital producing an income while at the same time their children are paying off the mortgage.

Early inheritance

It is good to leave an inheritance to your kids but not if they are just going to fritter it away and have nothing to show for it years later. After all, you were diligent enough to save and invest your money; if your kids have no interest in financial management then you are better off enjoying that money yourself or leaving it to a worthy cause. Another option is to have the money deposited into their kiwisaver so that they at least have the money when they reach the retirement age of 65. If your grown up children have learned to be responsible with their money then they will have their own kiwisaver account.

Getting your kids out of debt

Some parents will rescue their kids from debt time and again. It all depends on the circumstances of the debt. If your children have made a habit of getting into debt without learning how to manage without using credit then it is time for them to get budgeting advice. If it is you who have to make the sacrifices then it is time to put your foot down. 

Lending for businesses

Some folk approach mum and dad for loans to fund their business. If you lend money to your kids you are missing out on the capital gain that you would have had if that money was invested in the markets. It is also worth keeping in mind that most businesses fail within five years so that money could be gone in no time.

Lending for a wedding

The average cost of a wedding in New Zealand is around $30,000. It is a huge amount when you consider that most marriages don’t last the distance. If you stumped up the cash to pay for your child’s wedding, that $30,000 that you could have invested in your own retirement fund will mean that there will be a lot less money when you retire.

Educational loans

In New Zealand student loans are interest-free, so it just does not make sense to pay off your children’s educational loans when that same money could be invested and grown. Is it any wonder that student loan debts total over 2b in New Zealand. In 2021 there were over 14,000 kiwis who owed over $80,000. 

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The Saving Habit

Make Saving a Habit

If there is one financial habit which will get you ahead it is this one…

Saving!

Why you must develop the savings habit

It is not how big your pay packet is, what counts is what you do with the money. Irrespective of your financial situation, it makes economic sense to save a portion of your income regularly. the mains reasons for saving are;

1-For unexpected emergencies such as car expenses, the washing machine breaking down, or dental bills.

2-To put aside money for your retirement.

3-Holidays or wedding expenses.

4-study expenses

5-Home repairs.

6-To save for a deposit for a home.

7-Saving for a car

8-Saving for a business

Consequences of not having any savings

If you do not have any savings of your own then if an unexpected emergency crops up such as the car breaking down then you may have to borrow the money to pay for repairs and every time you borrow money, the interest you pay means that you are always paying a higher price for goods and services bought with borrowed money than someone who always pays in cash.

Saving money requires you to live within your means and to live modestly. Good savers will not purchase items brand new when they can find the same item in a charity shop at a fraction of the price. 

Your choices will make or break you

Every time you make a choice there will be consequences, good or bad. The key is to make enough good choices to succeed and to minimize your bad choices. It is important to keep your eyes and ears open to what is happening around you and listen to wise people who have succeeded in their chosen field. Having said that, you must row your own boat and discover your own calling in life.

Joining your country’s retirement scheme.

Many countries around the world have their own retirement savings scheme where a portion of your gross income is invested in that country’s retirement fund and your money cannot be withdrawn until you reach retirement age which varies between different countries. (In New Zealand it is currently 65)

Accumulate investments.

It is a good idea to not only have a retirement fund but invest in various areas to increase your financial knowledge. The share market, managed trusts, and fixed term investments are all well worth getting into.

Don’t place all your eggs in one basket

Don’t under any circumstances place all of your eggs in one basket. There is no guarantee that a particular company will not go under irrespective of how solid it appears. After all, if a company is in trouble, its directors are hardly going to shout it out from the rooftops are they? During the economic downturn around 2008, many people lost a lot of money in failed finance companies and the tragedy was that many of these folk invested their entire life savings into the one company. In other words they placed all of their eggs into one basket. The number one rule is to spread your risk. Divide your money among several different companies. That way you stand a far better chance of protecting your financial assets.

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Goals Need to be Specific

The Art of Setting goals

Written by R. A. Stewart

Setting goals does not have to involve money on its own. If you set goals based on money then your life is out of balance. It is important to decide what is important to you and is the vehicle to helping you to achieve those aims. In short, money should not be your number one aim. 

If you accept a job with a higher pay then you had better weigh up everything that the job involves such as the hours of work, the commute to the job, and responsibilities that come with the job and then decide whether it is worth all of the hassle.

It all depends on your personal circumstances and preferences. There is no size that fits everyone when it comes to goal setting. There is no such thing as “should” even though there are people who think others should do this or do that.

Personal goals are something which are personal to you. Here are some examples of personal goals:

Learning to swim

Learning a new language (specify)

Learning to drive

Learning to use the coffee machine

Learning to salsa dance

Reading the Bible from cover to cover

Meeting your favourite sports player

joining a sports club (specify)

The most important factor in determining your personal goals is your passions. The other factor is your talents. These two are often linked. Whatever most interests you is often where your talents lie but that does not mean that you cannot learn anything new. Most skills and talents are transferable. 

We often see international sports people using the skills which enabled them to reach the elite level in their chosen sport to help them succeed in their chosen career after they have retired. Many have prepared themselves for life after sport by studying to gain a degree during their playing days.

It pays to have a number of strings to your bow as a backup. 

You have to specify what your goal is otherwise it just becomes a wish and anyone can make a wish but it is taking action which will turn a dream into reality.

If you went to your travel agent and asked for a plane ticket they are unable to help you unless you were specific and told them your proposed destination.

Examples of vague goals which are non specific are:

To lose weight

To get fit

To be happy

To save money

The problem with vague goals is that there is no way of knowing when you have achieved your goal. Goals need to be specific and timed. A goal of “To deposit at least a grand into my retirement fund by June 30th, 2023 is a specific and timed goal. You have either achieved your goal or not.

A get fit goal may be “To be able to run a 5k fun run by 31 December 2023.” This is another example of a specific goal which has been timed.

Giving your goals a timeline will give you more motivation. Just telling yourself that one day or some day I will do such and such is not a goal; it is a wish and there is a big difference between wishing for something and being serious about achieving it.

Life needs to be in balance and it is important to consider your personal talents and preferences. Many people have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen field and despite not setting out to make money have accumulated a great sum of money doing something they enjoyed. 

The key here is to not make money your number one goal in life.

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How Seniors Can Make Their Money Work in Retirement

Financial Freedom After 60: The Best Investment Options for Seniors

Written by R. A. Stewart

 

Your age is a crucial factor in establishing your savings and investing strategy. Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s are your savings years. It is these years when you build up your assets. 

Your 60s and 70s can be considered your spending years. It is when you tick off items on your bucket list while you are able to.

That does not mean that you do not have to work, a lot of older people are taking this option, not because they cannot make ends meet on their pension, but because they enjoy what they are doing.

In New Zealand, retirees will have access to their kiwisaver account once they reach the age of 65. Money invested in kiwisaver will be in growth, balanced, or conservative funds. Most people during their working life opt for growth or balanced funds.

It is time to decide whether to stay with the status quo or invest in more conservative funds. 

Your age and your health are the two most important factors in deciding which fund to invest your money in. 

Older people do not have time on their side to overcome financial setbacks such share market falls and so forth, therefore if you are 60+ it is a good idea to lean toward more conservative investments but still retain some exposure to risk.

It is worth mentioning at this point that New Zealand financial advisor and writer Frances Cook has a formula for calculating how much exposure you should have based on your age, and it is this…

Subtract your age from 100.

If for example you are aged 60 then only 40% of your portfolio should be invested in the share market.

I do not necessarily agree with this formula and my exposure to the share market is more than her formula suggests I have.

However, that is a personal choice; one that I do not necessarily recommend to you because your circumstances will be different as they are for different people.

If you are connected to the internet and you have a lot of spare cash in your account then I suggest that you place most of your money into an account that is not connected to internet banking. This is to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of internet scammers. 

With internet banking being the norm, this could be difficult in the future though.

In any case I still believe that it will pay to arrange your finances so that if you fall victim to a scammer then not all of your money will be lost. 

Don’t leave all of your money in the one account for goodness sake as some victims of scammers have.

If you are traveling then make sure you don’t have access to your life savings because if you do then so will be a scammer if they manage to get hold of your login details. What I am trying to say is you should leave your entire life savings in an account which you use to do your daily spending. Keep it in a separate account from the account you do your day to day banking. The 

Scammers have all kinds of ways to trick people into handing over their login details.

Anyone can be a victim so don’t be proud by saying “I am not that stupid.”

As you get older you will have to invest more conservatively; that does not necessarily mean transferring from growth to conservative funds but investing some of your current savings into low risk accounts. The deciding factor is your timeline. How soon you need the money and funds which are going to be used within 12 months are best invested conservatively.

 

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Prioritizing your spending

The Waiho Bridge near Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand.

Prioritizing your spending

Written by R. A. Stewart

Life is all about making priorities and it is not all about money and how you prioritize your spending but about what you do with your time. We have different financial commitments and different levels of income but when it comes to time, we all have an allotted 24 hours in the day, no more and no less but our income and how we earn our income will have an effect on how much time we have to devote to the important things in our life.

Many people sacrifice their time for money by spending all of their time working leaving little time for anything else. They are out of balance.

If you have a specific goal in mind such as saving for a house deposit then the sacrifices may be worth it in the long term. Maybe because only you will know whether the long days were truly worth it. It all depends on what your priorities are.

What factors should you consider when setting priorities?

Here are several to consider:

Your commitments

If you have children then you obviously have different priorities than someone without children. It is their future as well as your own which you need to factor into your plans.

Your debt levels

Paying off your debt needs to be your number one priority because unless that debt is paid, you have no discretionary spending money.

Your age

This is an important factor. If you are in your sixties then you are not likely to set goals with a 30 year timeline. The young ones have time on their side and speaking from an investment perspective can use time to increase their wealth.

Your health

Your health is an important factor. If a health issue has cropped up then your number one priority has to be to manage it and make the most of your life.

Your career

Your career will influence your priorities. Some couples delay parenthood, instead, preferring to ensure that they are on a good financial footing before they have kids. This is the sensible thing to do. 

Your pets

Any pets you have will mean that you just cannot forget about them and forget about them. You are responsible for their care and well being.

It is certainly a good idea to think twice before taking on new pets because they could be a hindrance to you as far as finding a new job. 

If you are fortunate or smart enough not to have any commitments whatsoever then you will find it easier to gain employment in a new town or province. Most of the commitments listed are choices you make and the consequences of those choices are commitments.

There is a cost to these choices and it is the wise thing to do to take this into account when making decisions.

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Below: Lake Mapouriki 2 miles south of Franz Josef GLacier New Zealand

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Needs Versus Wants

Needs Versus Wants

Written by R. A. Stewart

What is the difference between a need and a want?

To explain it in plain language a need is something we need for our day to day living such as food, shelter, clothing, and utilities, while a want is something we desire but can do without. It is all down to prioritising your spending. 

Even a need is something which you have a measure of control over. We all need clothing but you do not have to purchase the most expensive clothes in order to meet this need. Your local charity shop will be able to supply you with appropriate clothing for a few dollars.

The same applies to food; you can meet this need by taking advantage of the specials in the supermarket and by not wasting food.

Money which is able to be saved by making smart purchases can be put to be used elsewhere. “Better in your pocket than someone else,” as the saying goes.

That does not mean you should just fritter away the money on something which you want.

Some people will try to reduce whatever they spend on a need in order to finance a want, none more so when we are talking about their hobbies and the things they are passionate about. Collectables are a prime example.

When you hear about the collections of some people whether that is dolls, beer labels, or whatever, you think that how can one person finance all of that? Some other area of their personal finances must suffer in order to pay for all of it; that may be travel or retirement savings.

We all have a choice of what we spend our money on at the supermarket and spending that money on good wholesome food is a wise investment. Can you spot any foods on this list that you may leave off your shopping list?

The difference between a need and a want can be subjective; for example a person who is addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs would categorize these items as needs but these are wants to someone who does not have to deal with these issues.

Needs

Housing

Clothing

Food

Water

Medical needs

Wants

Overseas holiday

Hobbies

Gambling

Expensive clothing

It is important to note that needs vary from one person to another and that your budget needs to be tailored to your own personal circumstances and not copied from someone else’s needs.

Before you spend money on expensive needs such as a vehicle, ask yourself, “What is the least expensive option?”

Purchasing a flash car just to impress your peers and to keep up with the Joneses is a mistake and will cost you in the long run. 

A vehicle may be a need if you require it for transport but it becomes a want if you desire the most expensive model. 

There can be consequences to not having your needs filled. It may result in illness and even death if your medical requirements are not met.

It is all a matter of getting your priorities in the right order and that requires wisdom. You do not have to experience something to know that it is bad for you; you just need to open your eyes and see the experiences of others and learn. 

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Which company shall I invest in 2025

Written by R. A. Stewart

Drip feeding money into the share market is made possible for the ordinary man and woman who would not have considered themselves as investors. The advantage is that it increases their financial literacy and their wealth. I have used a strategy for investing; one that works for me; this is it:

Each year I choose one company, a New Zealand one and I drip feed money into this company throughout the year. That way, I will have bought shares at the lower price when they are down as well as when they are up. This is called averaging.

Some folk might be asking, “Isn’t investing in one company putting all of your eggs into the one basket?

That is a fair question!

Investing in Sharesies is just a part of my personal investment strategy. It is basically a string to my financial bow. I certainly would not recommend anyone to invest all of their money in just one company but to at least buy managed funds or as they are called in America, Mutual Funds.

Managed funds allow anyone of any means to diversify their portfolio across a range of industries. This all helps to minimise risk.

As I said earlier, I am using a strategy with Sharesies to drip-feed money into the share market, one company per year. The stocks I have done this with so far are Genesis Energy, Spark, Fonterra, Fletcher Building, and PGG Wrightsons.

For those who are unaware of what these companies do, Genesis is a power company, Spark, is in telecommunications, Fonterra sells dairy products, Fletcher Building is in the construction industry, while PGG Wrightsons is a retailer selling farm and agriculture products.

All of these companies are considered household names in New Zealand.

Fonterra has been the best performing stock this year. They export dairy products to various countries, namely China. PGG Wrightsons is the poorest performer. I would not have normally invested money in a retailer in this day and age of the internet but agriculture is what is known as a recession proof industry. As long as there is a farming industry there will always be a demand for the products that PGG Wrightsons sell.

Fletcher Building has not done as well as I would have liked. They are an iconic New Zealand company.

Spark is a telecommunications company. It was previously called Telecom. They are a sold company. 

Which company for 2025?

I was thinking of going for a bank, however, all of the major banks in New Zealand are Australian owned and I want to invest in New Zealand companies. I could invest in another power company such as Contact Energy, Meridian Energy or Mercury Energy. 

Restaurant Brands is another option, but I am not too keen on investing in the hospitality industry. Having said that, KFC will always be popular. I could invest in a retirement home. Ryman HealthCare are a retirement home company. This industry has problems attracting staff which has hindered it’s progress. Still, the baby boomer generation are getting to that age when they are moving into these places.

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Start investing on a shoestring

Sharesies makes it possible for anyone to get into buying and selling shares. It is an online share market platform where you have the option of purchasing shares in individual companies or in various funds (managed/mutual funds). You can even start with $5. This is a no brainer because it gives investors young and not so young the chance to improve their financial literacy. There is certainly no substitute for experience when it comes to learning and this is applicable to everything else, not just investing.

Join sharesies here: https://sharesies.nz/r/377DFM