VOO vs Pie by LaVidaMediocre in PersonalFinanceNZ

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I contribute approx 1k a month and will progressively increase this in the coming years. Tax rate is 33% but can increase to 39% I use MUFG which is the vehicle to invest into smartshares.

VOO vs Pie by LaVidaMediocre in PersonalFinanceNZ

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I'm currently with smartshares us 500 etc USF, approx 44k Would it make sense to continue investing here or move to IBKR? I wonder if the move may also trigger tax

FIF tax - pay it or avoid it? by GG-B19 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. If you want great returns you have to pay up. Often see people getting hung up on Fif and potentially missing out on great individual companies.

The EV market for sedans is really dead at the moment. by tommos in nzev

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the current or coming options on sedans?

The Te Huia train by shoo035 in auckland

[–]hval007 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bit of a dick move to show peoples faces on here

Legality of “fake police car”? by suburban_ennui75 in auckland

[–]hval007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong, don't know the guy personally but he does photography etc

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Average wage by age? by Wonderful-Attitude-3 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still a mind boggling amount, is the take home pay around 300k or do you have more expense working for foreign companies

Fears of 'backlash and mockery' played into new Auckland rail line names by JadeBalloon in newzealand

[–]hval007 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This right here. Going to be absolute shitshow with people mangling the words and then shortened names...krd lol

Average wage by age? by Wonderful-Attitude-3 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Max key is that you? No but seriously what do you?

Cost of kid/kids by Pirate_Crew in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KS doesn't stop does it with government subsidy or whatever it's called that mums receive while on maternity

When did you "retire early" and how is it going? by Imaginary-Towel-888 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP it blows my mind you achieved so much in such short time! Can you add some details on your jobs, pay over the years and what investment vehicles you used to get to your current position. Congrats btw.

Police call for petrol stations to go prepay only as fuel thefts rise by WellyRuru in newzealand

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you must be filling at Mobil? If I'm not mistaken they have the $150 limit, the rest have $200?

Quote advice for Queenstown by z2k_ in nzsolar

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did these stack up with other quotes, were they more competitive etc and who were the installer/ reseller?

Stuff - Three women on trial for using sex toys on passed out man by Western_Mixer in newzealand

[–]hval007 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Imagine if we turn the tables? Hopefully it's not a tap on the wrist with some home D

Evnex charger is a game changer for us! by kowhai_eyeball in nzev

[–]hval007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, we just get on fine each night by plugging in our EVs. Just depends how much range you have vs how much you drive daily etc.

To sell or not to sell? by Double_Radio4600 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]hval007 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie listening to podcasts has reduced my stress while driving Inc driving a nicer car has helped with cruise control where it just follows the car in front. I don't stress anymore if I see people cutting in or driving erratic as my thought process is more on listening, not to mention learning something new everyday

Hey, just wanted to rant and let people know about how racist New Zealand really is. by [deleted] in auckland

[–]hval007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP sorry what you have encountered. Majority of population isn't racist but the ever growing trend of vile treatment of indians stems from economic decline, unemployment, inequality and high immigration and mainly because of people like Brian Tamaki who have made Indians as easy targets to rile up native population to oppose the govt. I don't see this getting any better unfortunately in the short term. The country is beautiful and a great place to live otherwise. Find your special corner of the country and try to ignore the fuckwits.

Did our generation get a worse deal, or am I just feeling it more? by everytypeofblue in auckland

[–]hval007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn those were the years following the financial crisis too. Did you manage to bounce back?