jacque, Author at Futurebound

Three Common Mistakes when Building a Property Portfolio Quickly

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 5, 2022
Post category:Property

Many people want to build a property portfolio as fast as possible. But with the potential for big reward comes three common mistakes when building this portfolio. Learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them when it comes to building your property portfolio.

Four Types of Insurance Homeowners Should Have But Probably Don’t

Post author:jacque
Post published:April 21, 2022
Post category:Your Money

Learn the different types of insurance homeowners should have but probably don't. Keep moving forward financially or minimize setbacks when life doesn’t go as planned.

Mortgage Broking 101

Post author:jacque
Post published:December 27, 2021
Post category:Lending

Mortgage Broking 101 teaches you what a Mortgage Broker does and how they can help you into buying your first home, next home or an investment property. Looking at buying your first-ever home? We know how daunting this can be. The information, the paperwork, and new terminology, some of which you may have never come across before, all seem excessive and overwhelming.

Ways to Build Wealth Prior to Retirement

Post author:jacque
Post published:November 4, 2021
Post category:Your Money

Learn how to build wealth prior to retirement. We share some ways you may be able to build up your asset levels to get to the magic number of savings you’re wanting to then retire and live off.

Financially Preparing for a Baby

Post author:jacque
Post published:October 1, 2021
Post category:Your Money

Learn to financially prepare for a baby. While a new arrival is an exciting change, it also means some big changes for your finances. The average cost of raising a child in New Zealand is around $16,000 per year.

What do the Government’s New Tax Changes Mean for Me?

Post author:jacque
Post published:August 23, 2021
Post category:Your Money

Learn about the government's new tax deductibility and bright-line test changes and what they mean for you and your investment properties.

Jeff’s Two Cents: How To Avoid Break Fees

Post author:jacque
Post published:July 31, 2021
Post category:Lending

Learn about the difference between a revolving credit and an offset loan and the advantages and disadvantages of both. The whole point of revolving credits and offset loans is to save you interest through ‘offsetting’.

How Do I Teach My Teens Good Money Habits?

Post author:jacque
Post published:July 21, 2021
Post category:Your Money

Teaching our children, teens and young adults how to manage their finances is an essential life skill. In this article, I talk to Luke, a 16-year-old who has just landed his first part-time job working in hospitality. Luke was given a formula by his parents that emphasised the importance of savings from his first pay check.

How much money do I need to save in order to retire?

Post author:jacque
Post published:July 8, 2021
Post category:Your Money

Learn about how much money is needed to retire comfortably. We’ll take you through the lifestyle options available and how much they cost so you can begin to think about what sort of retirement you’re wanting to achieve.

Jeff’s Two Cents: Why New Builds Make the Best Rental Properties

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 25, 2021
Post category:Property

Learn about why new builds make the best rental properties. We talk about the pros such as meeting the healthy homes standards, less maintenance, interest deductibility and more.

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