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What a New Government Could Mean for Your Finances
New Zealand heads to the polls later this month.
Last Minute School Holiday Ideas - 5 Options for any...
Children grow up quickly, and there are only so many chances to take a memorable holiday before your children fly...
Darrin's making Pontiac restorations happen
Darrin from Waimate is a car restorer & president of a classic car club. Here's his top 4 restoration tips.
Uh oh! Jackie's 5 renovation "watch outs!"
It seems to be universally accepted that when renovating things go wrong. Although no one seems seems to tell you that...
Why do my friends all seem financially better off?
If you sometimes feel inadequate when chatting with friends and colleagues or browsing social media feeds of old classmates, take...
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Selling your home is one of life’s major milestones.
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The case for charging adult children rent
It is fast becoming a common trend for Kiwi kids to live at home with parents well after leaving high...
To DIY or not to DIY? That is the...
While getting on the property ladder is a huge milestone for many, simply buying a house doesn't mean you've got...
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Lending and borrowing the Kiwi way
Us Kiwi’s have made the most of peer-to-peer as a way of life for some time now, adopting services such...
How to financially prepare for a rainy day
Saving money is something we all agree is a good idea, but for many, we have a hard time putting...
How to cancel your credit cards
There’s any number of reasons that you might have for wanting to cancel your credit cards.
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