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The Wise Money Foundation is a community organisation that exists for the purpose of educating people with wise financial principles. The Wise Money Foundation is not just about…

With most households in New Zealand having a mortgage (or an overdraft, hire purchase or credit card), Kiwis tend to take a keen interest in interest rates.

Did you know that shopping for your groceries online can save you money? Many people assume it’s more expensive, but take a fresh look at this grocery shopping…

Hair has an annoying habit of growing relentlessly and costing us lots of money.  If you find yourself tearing your hair out over the costs of hair care,…

Most Kiwi households own one or two cars, so car insurance is a regular part of our annual expenditure. Car insurance is a competitive market out there, so…

Could you survive in retirement? Retirement may seem a long way off, but it’s best to consider it sooner rather than later.

Should you bank on an inheritance coming your way and take a relaxed view of future financial planning? Are your parents going to leave you money? Or is…

If you’re looking for a low-risk, interest paid investment as part of your financial portfolio, then this could be an interesting avenue to explore. We overview Bonus Bonds…

For many of us, the hardest part about managing our money is keeping track of all the paperwork that comes with it! If you fall into this camp,…

Debt consolidation is a term we often hear bandied around, but many of us have only a vague understanding of what it means and why you would do…

Many of us are struggling with the weekly cost of groceries, and meat usually forms a significant proportion of the shopping bill. With our very strong farming history,…

What is your greatest asset? Is it your savings, your car, or your house? Actually, your greatest asset is your ability to earn income. We overview Income Protection…

Winter is upon us and everyone’s power bills are skyrocketing. Most of us experience a peak in power expenditure during the months of June, July, August and September,…

Extended warranties on electrical goods can be confusing. You’re about to buy an appliance in NZ, and then the sales person asks if you would like to take…

This weekend when I filled up my car with petrol I set a new family record – this is the first time we have exceeded $100 for a…

I often get asked how many credit cards are ideal. To be honest, this personal finance question is usually asked by people who have a whole purse full…