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Should we borrow for our daughter’s wedding?
Should we borrow for our daughter's wedding? Weddings can be very expensive, with costs amounting to more than $30,000 common in New Zealand. That can be a significant financial burden for parents and some are tempted to borrow against their house to pay for the big day. If that is what you are considering, there
Considering a reverse mortgage?
Considering a Reverse Mortgage? What is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage allows people aged 60 years and over to borrow against the value of their home. The amount of money you can borrow depends how old you are and whether you still have a mortgage on your house. The two providers of reverse mortgages
Should I invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies
Should I invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? What are cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrency is a type of money that's digital and can be used to buy and sell things, usually online. However, its potential to store and grow value in has resulted in interest from investors looking for other ways of earning income faster. The New
Does God require fathers to be the breadwinner?
Does God require fathers to be the breadwinners? This question raises a common confusion: the distinction between leader and provider, and how God instructs men on both. The image that we are given in scripture for God the Father is of the highest and best leader of all. That provides us with a template for
Anxiety
Are you struggling with anxiety? New Zealand Ministry of Health data shows that increasing numbers of New Zealanders are struggling with anxiety, with an estimated 442,000 people diagnosed with anxiety during 2019. That has increased from 142,000 people in 2007. The numbers are likely to have been higher in 2020 due to the impact of
Being Content
A Household Income survey by Statistics New Zealand in 2012 showed that 14% of New Zealand households with an annual income of $156,000 or more, indicated that their income was only just enough to meet their everyday needs, and a further 5% of households said it was not enough. "But godliness actually is a means
Ten Keys To Financial Freedom
Our top ten list to find financial freedom Putting these principles and practices to work in your life will ensure that you and your family are not only on a sure financial footing, but also on the road to complete financial freedom. 10 - Build a Budget Figure out why there’s always more month left
A Biblical Perspective of Work
The 40-hour week (paid hours including overtime) remains the average for males in full-time work in Australia and New Zealand. For females in full time work the average is around 37 – 38 hours while the average for part-time workers in 20 hours a week. These survey numbers only covered paid hours and we know
How To Live A Fulfilled Life
We all want to live a fulfilling life, and seek to achieve it in different ways. Many try to make lots of money, others want to be famous, some want to have political power, some just want to be left alone and have a quiet place to do their own thing. But all of these
Survey Finds Better Giving Saves Marriages
Peter and Lorraine Crawford, who oversee Crown’s New Zealand team, have conducted a survey of individuals in their country who completed Crown’s Biblical Financial Study. The average amount of time since respondents had completed the study was four years. Here is some of what they reported. Current average debt, other than a home mortgage or