In the third edition of our Side Hustle Series Cat Macnaughtan, Next Magazine Her Own Business Award nominee and creator of the massively popular card game Getting Lost Game, teaches us…
This is the second article in our Side Hustle Series. Get simple tips from real people, to inspire you and help you write your own success story. The…
Julia Christie outlines the wonderful journey of starting a new business idea from scratch in the first of our Side Hustle Series. Find out what it really takes…
Christmas time can be a stressful time of year for Kiwi families. We’ve all been there; Christmas shopping in the madness of Christmas Eve, blowing the budget and buying…
Shopping for kids can sometimes be quite stressful as a parent; especially when you’re shopping for children on a budget. Try out some of our budget-busting tips the next…
Teaching your kids money skills from a young age could be the difference between them living on a money treadmill, and living a life of abundance. The spend, save,…
When you’re planning a family Christmas holiday there’s lots to think about, including where to stay, what to do, and how much to spend. Here is some useful…
If you’re a parent, you know how quickly money rushes out the door. It doesn’t seem to matter how careful you are with the budget – children always…
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…
The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Inc (NZFFBS) is a collective of community organisations sharing a common code of ethics, philosophy, and commitment to delivering top…
Inland Revenue collects revenue for the government and distributes payments to customers through a number of social support programmes.
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.
For many of us the current global economic situation is stressful and frightening. Is my job secure? Will my husband or partner lose his job? How will we…
What will happen when you die? Why should you make a will? Do you even need one? We overview the key issues and options in Making a Will,…
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…
Are you confused about whether you should join KiwiSaver? Read our concise overview below, and make your decision today.
Each year, Christmas seems to arrive more quickly and with it the cost of yummy food and gifts. Saving for Christmas during the year is a good way…
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…
One of the most important things we can do as parents is to teach our children the value of money and how to manage it wisely. An easy…
In these times of strained shopping budgets, many of us are reaching for “house brands” in order to fill up our supermarket trolley at less cost. House brands…
If you are about to take on a mortgage in order to buy a house, or you already have a mortgage and you are wondering about refinancing, then…
As a self-confessed coffee addict, this is a subject close to my heart… how to afford the daily grind?
Sometimes life can get a little stressful – especially in relation to our finances! But don’t worry, there’s a number of services in New Zealand that provide free…
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…
It’s never too early to start a savings account for your child. In fact some parents even set one up as soon as their child is born.
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…
We kiwis love our cheese, but just at the moment it feels as if our inalienable cheese rights are being threatened!
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…