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Holiday Budgets and How to Stick To Them

25 November 2021

Sticking to a budget is tricky at the best of times, let alone over the festive season. But your  home loan  won’t go away because it’s Christmas, and neither should your overarching financial goals! Yes, it’s easy to lose track and overspend, especially on pressies for the kids, trips away…

Tony Alexander | Inflation, interest rates and the Reserve Bank | NZHL 

27 October 2021

Taken from Tea with Tony November 2021  Kiwi’s just took a pay cut With the cost of living rising 4.9% in the last year, independent economist Tony Alexander says that unless you’ve had a 6.9% pay increase, your improvement is below the New Zealand average, which usually sits at 2% above inflation…

Tea with Tony | Episode 8 | November 2021

26 October 2021

Inflation has just hit a 10 year high of 4.9%, interest rates are on the move, and house prices haven’t yet taken a reality check – in fact, it’s seemingly the opposite. In our 3rd remote Delta edition of Tea with Tony, we hear his perspective, along with some…

Tony Alexander | The Economic Bounce Back | NZHL

7 October 2021

Taken from Tea with Tony October 2021 Confidence remains in an economic bounce back  While Covid-19 restrictions continue, independent economist Tony Alexander remains confident in a strong economic bounce back once restrictions ease. And, although business activity and the economy are still restrained, Tony says we haven’t had the same level of…

Is Now The Right Time To Refinance Your Mortgage | NZHL

1 October 2021

For many people in NZ, home loans are the largest financial consideration they have, so it’s no surprise that with interest rates on the rise and ongoing COVID uncertainties, mortgage costs are top of mind for many. But what is refinancing? What’s the benefit? And, do lower interest rates matter? In this…

Tony Alexander | Economic Impact of Delta Lockdown | NZHL

5 September 2021

Taken from Tea with Tony September 2021 A temporary interruption While the initial impact of the Delta lockdown in New Zealand is negative, with so much of the economy closed down, independent economist Tony Alexander says based on last year’s behaviour, we’re looking at a ‘temporary interruption’ and potentially even…