WAR & YOUR WALLET: The Truth About Investing in Chaos

War is escalating, oil prices are spiking, and market volatility is back. Is your KiwiSaver safe? In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, we sit down with financial adviser Jono Smith to discuss the shocking truth about investing during global crises. We break down the "War to Wallet" pipeline, explaining how conflict in the Middle East impacts inflation, interest rates, and your personal wealth in New Zealand. Jono reveals the counterintuitive historical data on how stock markets perform during wars and explains why "doing nothing" might be the most profitable strategy you can have right now.Plus, Rory makes a shocking confession about his own portfolio, and we share a cautionary tale about the cost of panic selling that every investor needs to hear.In this episode, we cover:[00:00] The "War to Wallet" effect: How conflict drives up inflation.[00:08] The surprising truth: Do markets actually go up during wars?[00:11] The 30-Year Plan: Why you can't time the market.[00:19] "Steady the Ship": Why changing funds now could cost you thousands.[00:21] Rory’s Confession: The dangers of DIY panic investing.[00:27] Active vs. Passive Management: Which is better in a crash?[00:33] Why investing in New Zealand companies is a tax hack.[00:45] A horror story: The client who sold at the bottom (twice).[00:49] New Government Policy: The upcoming changes to KiwiSaver Talk with an expert: https://calendly.com/blueprintnz/15-min-introductory-call-with-an-adviserGet a First Home Pre-Approval: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/mortgage-pre-approval/Tips to win with your first mortgage: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/first-home/KiwiSaver Planning: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/kiwisaver-planning/See the full podcast archive: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/the-podcast/Subscribe to download mortgage calculators: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/poai-newsletter/Read Jono's bio: https://blueprintfinance.co.nz/#jonathan-smith