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Alan Clarke: Beware of following the group
Over the past four weeks, we have looked at the main issue around forecasting and whether we can predict a boom or a bust, writes Alan Clarke But, what about next week ?
Seven-year rule could do with tweaking
Every year, our letters are met with surprise. "Do I really have to keep all my records for seven years?" They ask me this like they hope the rule has changed, writes Jeremy Tauri.
Alan Clarke: A bust often follows the good times
In an ideal world, we would be able to predict the top of a boom, and then we could alter our investments and assets accordingly, writes Alan Clarke.
Jeremy Tauri: Tax cuts should not be snubbed
I've been surprised at the number of people who say they don't want National's proposed tax cut, writes Jeremy Tauri.
Jeremy Tauri: It's hard to see merit in capital gains tax
Capital gains tax is a big topic of debate at the moment, although David Cunliffe's Labour camp may want to forget his policy fumble in the recent debate.
Jeremy Tauri: Support business to break the cycle
Eighteen or nineteen years ago, I couldn't really see past each week that I received the unemployment benefit.
Alan Clarke: Brace for probable dip ahead
The Christchurch rebuild has helped the economy but it could slow very quickly when the rebuild comes
Jeremy Tauri: Help Inland Revenue to help you
Ever dealt with the IRD and thought: This could work better?
Election's impact will be slight
I am often asked if the election will affect investments, but after 26 years as an adviser, I can't remember any major investment upsets after an election in New Zealand.