Sraightforward information about investments, real estate and tax, or simply looking for the best way to pay off your mortgage, this fully revised edition of a bestseller by one of this country's leading financial writers is the indispensible guide to everyday finances. With subjects ranging from planning your budget to sharing income in a relationship, Martin Hawes provides sensible, clearly written advice to take account of New Zealand's challenging post GFC economy, including information on property investment, finance companies, the Portfolio Investment Entity regime.