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Do not give your children an allowance
Rethink pocket money: explore why simply giving kids an allowance may backfire and how to teach better money habits and responsibility instead.
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Best Way Into the Property Market for First Home Buyers
Step‑by‑step guidance on how to buy your first home in New Zealand, from deposits and KiwiSaver to lending criteria and property checks.
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Mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Discover common mistakes to avoid when selling your home in New Zealand, from pricing and presentation to choosing the right agent.
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Have You Insured Your Greatest Asset – You?
Have you insured your biggest asset? Understand why your income and earning power often matter more than your house, and how cover can protect you.
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What Are the Best Jobs in a Bad Economy?
See which jobs tend to be more resilient in a bad economy, and how Kiwis can strengthen their skills to stay employable in downturns.
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Another record low for NZ mortgage rates
Mortgage rates hit new lows. Learn what falling NZ mortgage rates mean for borrowers, homeowners, and property investors.
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Treat yourself without big cost
Discover how to treat yourself without blowing the budget, with low‑cost reward ideas that still support your wider savings and financial goals.
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The True Cost of Raising Kids in NZ
Understand the real cost of raising kids in New Zealand and how to plan your finances so children add joy, not long‑term money stress.
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How to Start Investing in Shares
New to shares? Learn how to start investing in the share market in NZ, including risk basics, diversification and common first‑step mistakes to avoid.
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Can You Trust a Retirement Calculator?
Can you trust retirement calculators? Learn what they get right, where they fall short and how to use them wisely for planning.
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NZ’s Newest Tax: What It Means for Your Wallet
Get up to speed on New Zealand’s newest tax, who it affects, key details and what it could mean for your finances and planning.
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Practical Ways to Increase Your Net Worth
Learn practical ways to increase your net worth in New Zealand by growing assets, reducing bad debt and building smarter long‑term money habits.
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What Is Market Timing? Why It Rarely Works
What is market timing, and does it work? Understand why trying to pick highs and lows often fails and what long‑term investors can do instead.
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How to say no to a purchase, even when you can afford it
Cut unnecessary spending so you can grow long‑term savings and investments, whatever your income level.
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When You Should Not Buy a Home in New Zealand
Learn when it might be better not to buy a home yet, from unstable income to heavy debt, and how to prepare for a stronger position.
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Gym Memberships Are a Waste of Money
Joining a gym is a common New Year’s resolution, but often a bad investment. Find smarter ways to get fit.
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How to Diversify Your Investments the Smart Way
Make your finances as indestructible as possible by diversifying your investments and learning simple ways Kiwis can spread risk.
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The Number One Reason Your Money Isn’t Growing
Find out the number one reason your money may not be growing, and what changes you can make to start building wealth more effectively.
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New higher tax rate for top earners
Understand how New Zealand’s higher tax rate for top earners works, who it affects, and planning steps that may help manage your after‑tax income.
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Financial Assets Explained: What Counts and Why
Learn what a financial asset is, how assets differ from liabilities, and why growing assets is key to building wealth.
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Why Small Businesses Fail – And How to Avoid It
Explore why many small businesses fail, from cash‑flow issues to planning gaps, and how owners can improve their odds.
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Life Lessons to Thrive in Your 30s
Key life and money lessons for your 30s, from career and relationships to saving, investing and setting up a stronger financial future in NZ.
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How to Set Life Goals You’ll Actually Stick To
Learn how to set life goals that actually stick, from big‑picture vision to practical steps and regular check‑ins.
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What Is Generational Wealth and How to Build It?
Understand what generational wealth is, how families build and preserve it, and steps you can take to start a multi‑generation plan.
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Mortgage Arrears Rise, Though Have Mortgage Rates Peaked?
See why NZ banks expect mortgage demand to fall further, what’s behind the slowdown and what it could mean for buyers and owners.
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How to Pay Less Tax in New Zealand, Legally
Explore legitimate ways Kiwis may be able to pay less tax, from smarter use of KiwiSaver and investments to structuring income within NZ rules.
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NZ house price growth vs the world
Compare NZ house price growth with the rest of the world and explore what global context means for local buyers.
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How to Have a Great Summer on a Tight Budget
Create a great summer budget in NZ so you can enjoy holidays, festivals and family time without blowing your savings or racking up credit card debt.
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Inflation in NZ: Effects and How to Protect Yourself
Understand the effects of inflation on your savings and lifestyle, and how New Zealanders can protect themselves from rising prices.
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What Is Inflation? And How It Eats Your Money
Understand what inflation is, why prices rise over time and how inflation affects savings, wages and investments.
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How to Prepare for a Recession in New Zealand
Learn how to prepare for a recession in NZ, from building buffers and managing debt to protecting income and investment plans.
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Interest Rates Lift a Little: What It Means for You
See what a small lift in interest rates means for borrowers, savers and investors in New Zealand’s current environment.
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Why Do Cities Become Unaffordable?
Learn why cities become unaffordable, from supply and demand to planning and policy, and what this means for Kiwi renters and buyers.
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How Rich Are You Really? A Wealth Check‑Up
See how your wealth compares, what “rich” really means in New Zealand, and the key habits that can move you closer to long‑term financial freedom.
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Signs You Will Be Financially Successful
Ten signs you’re likely to be financially successful, from habits and attitudes to how you handle setbacks.
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Home Values Fall Across the Country
See why NZ house prices may be expected to fall, what that could mean for buyers, owners and investors, and how to respond wisely.
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How to prepare for a home auction
Discover how to prepare your home for auction in NZ, from presentation and marketing to reserve prices and strategy.
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Winning with Bonus Bonds: Are They Worth It?
Look back at Bonus Bonds, what “winning” really meant for investors, and lessons Kiwis can take into future low‑risk investing choices.
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How to become financially stable
Practical steps to become financially stable, from budgeting and debt reduction to building savings and a solid long‑term money plan.
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What Is an Index Fund? Easy Investing for Kiwis
Is this passive approach to investing right for you? Learn how index funds track markets and why low-cost investing appeals to many people.
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