Making It Happen

How to have a merry Christmas when you have no money

Suddenly Christmas is everywhere - in the media, in the shops and in literally thousands of ads and promotions that...

Get your finances ready for the holidays

With summer and the silly season nearly upon us, what can we all do to ensure we make it through...

How to grow your own veg and save a...

The sun is out, the weather’s getting warmer and you’re wondering whether it’s worthwhile growing your own fruit and vegetables.

Petrol price woes - how to pay less at the...

With petrol prices in New Zealand hitting record highs, what can we all do to minimise the agonising pain in...

How to Budget for a Baby

Babies are small, cute and very expensive.

Rewards Credit Cards: A Trap or an Opportunity?

Do clever Kiwis use rewards credit cards? Are they jetting off to Fiji twice a year, using flash new appliances,...

Buying a Home in NZ: The Financial Need-To-Knows

Buying a house is the biggest financial commitment you’ll probably ever make - the mortgage industry is full of jargon...

Happy Halloween! 6 financial tricks to earn you treats.

This Halloween, we’re all about the treats.

It's Labour Day - time to reflect on your work/life...

For many of us, there’s a day off work this Monday - but do you know the history of Labour...

Spring clean your finances

This means taking a really close look at where your money’s coming from, and where it’s going.

How to survive school holidays without breaking the bank

School is out! Kids shout ‘Yippee!” and parents groan inwardly, wondering how they’ll ever get any work done without spending...

House Renovations: A Kiwi Rite of Passage

As Kiwi as a BBQ in the rain, wearing your gumboots inside and sausage sizzles at Mitre 10, renovating a...

Baby Budgets: The Types of Financial Assistance Offered in...

There are a number of types of financial assistance offered to new parents in New Zealand - from paid parental...

How Much Does a NZ Wedding Cost?

Weddings are only as expensive as you want them to be - there is only one non-negotiable, and that is...

Who Pays for Your Wedding?

Weddings are exciting, stressful, magical and expensive. While in the past, payment arrangements were straightforward, things are more complicated now.

Are You Making the Most of Your KiwiSaver?

KiwiSaver might not be the raciest topic, but it’s easy to make mistakes that cost you a lot in the long term. ...

Toolkit: Everything You Need to Know to Apply for a...

If you are reading this, it's likely you've already decided you need a loan. It might be time to buy...

What You Really Need For a New Baby (and what...

When you become parents for the first time, it’s exciting and confusing all at once.

How to Keep Your Home Warm and Dry This...

Making sure that your home is warm and dry is the best way to keep your family healthy all winter long.