Beryl’s Thoughts

At Bricks & Mortgages we are a judgement free zone and have a huge focus on education. “Our goal is to make a positive profound difference to your...

When it comes to reviewing finances the most common excuse we hear is "We don't have time". Putting your finances on the back burner can be a...

You've probably heard of The Barefoot Investor before. Pre-sales for his upcoming book have already surpassed the final instalment of the Harry Potter series...

We all experience times in life when we just can’t wait to get our hands on that shiny new item. But as the old saying goes: good things come to those who wait.

Credit card providers love to use all kinds of incentives to get you to put that shiny piece of plastic into your wallet, ripe for usage at your weaker...

Most Kiwi's grow up with the dream of buying and living in their own home. But, given the difficulty of cracking into the market in trendy locations, another...

Shopping, watching a movie, catching up on the news – there are many things that are cheaper and easier to do online these days. But obtaining a quality home...

Back-breaking furniture, perilously narrow staircases and chipped crockery – the idea of moving house strikes fear into the hearts of most. But with careful...

You might be comfortable paying off your mortgage now, but what if things change? Here are some tips on how to avoid a mortgage stress fracture. Paying off a...

So you've found the ideal property and it's time to source finance? Here's how to play your cards right and get a great home loan deal sorted before the...

Things start out so rosy. You both like the same movies, sports teams and pistachio-flavoured gelato. Then one day you realise you manage your finances in...

You know how it goes. You see that dream property you've just got to have, and then next minute, the budget is in smithereens. Well, at least that's what...

For many of us, a mortgage is something that stays around for the better part of our adult lives. Not so for Heidi Farrelly and her family. Farrelly grew up...

Whenever we think of New Year’s resolutions, we always seem to commit to improving our physical wellbeing rather than our financial wellbeing.