"Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle." Ken Hakuta

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Sheryl Sutherland JJP, B.A (Otago), Dip.F.A.C (Otago), DipPFinPlan (Waikato)

Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) & Managing Director of The Financial Strategies Group (FSP 28246)

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We know successful real estate investors exist. You may even know one. And between who you know and what you hear on the news, it may be tempting to believe you can experience the same success. But as with most things, there’s a difference between professionals who’ve paid their dues and people who are just pretending. Click here to read more...

Confident prediction about the future is nearly impossible. But what we can say is that this year, we’ll witness a number of vital turning points. And there are at least a few larger trends that cut across many threats: Oil prices are plummeting. Terrorism remains a huge threat. And the careful balance of diplomacy with military force is a continuing difficulty. Click here to read more...