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Christmas shopping: all-year-round or at the last minute?
Are you a last-minute shopper? Frantically loading up your shopping basket in an attempt to make sure all your nearest and dearest have gifts on Christmas Day, while the loudspeaker announces five minutes until closing time? Or are you more organised, and spread your shopping over the year, so you can relax on Christmas Eve and…
Read MoreA New Year’s checklist to boost your savings
New Year’s Eve – traditionally a time to make your resolutions for the following year, generally things you are going to do better (exercise more) or achieve (lose weight, give up smoking). Unfortunately, those resolutions seem to have a habit of becoming a distant memory by the time Easter rolls around. If you want to…
Read MoreNine smart ways to save money at the supermarket
Like to shave dollars off your grocery bill without compromising on taste and quality? Here are some great tips to make your food budget go further… Beware of ‘supermarket tricks’ Have you ever gone on a quick trip to the grocery store for some basic essentials, and travelled back with all sorts of goodies? You…
Read MoreKiwiSaver in your online banking: is it worth it?
Is viewing your KiwiSaver online at the bank worth changing provider for? Sure, getting an eagle-eye view of your finances in one place seems like a no-brainer – but is it really as convenient as it sounds? Here’s why transferring your KiwiSaver money to the bank may not be the right move for you.…
Read MoreHow to pick the right moment to sell your house
Ready to put your house up for sale? Getting the timing right is paramount. While there’s no such thing as ‘the perfect time’ for selling a property, keeping the following things in mind may help you turn a higher profit. The best season for selling Spring is the most popular time to sell, when days…
Read MoreStepped or Level Premiums? What works for you?
Life insurance – it’s an important choice. It’s the kind of financial decision that requires a fair bit of thinking about what you need today, and what you might need in the future. One of the key components in the life insurance decision is short and long-term affordability. Which brings us to our topic: Stepped…
Read MoreSeven good times to review your Insurance
Life always moves fast and forward. It’s a string of choices and change, all of which could affect your protection needs. To simplify things a little, we’ve narrowed down the list to seven key life events that may trigger the need to review your Insurance. Read on, and if you’ve hit any of these milestones…
Read MoreHow to start a ‘side hustle’
Want to be your own boss, at least in your spare time? Starting a ‘side hustle’ is a great way to pursue your passions and make money in the process, and you can do it without giving up the security of your day job. Once again, we collected a series of handy tips to help…
Read MoreFour common Insurance mistakes
With so many details to pull together, Insurance can be a complicated topic – especially if you’re not familiar with the jargon. Less than 10% of Insurance claims are not paid, and in most cases it was because of an avoidable mistake. In this guide, we take a good look at the most common ‘insurance…
Read MoreFive ways to turn your house into a ‘Cash Cow’
Putting up your house for rent or sale? There are ways to make your house stand out in the property market without overspending. If you’re looking for inspiration and fresh ideas, here’s a collection of expert tips to help you get the most bang for your buck. Street appeal First impressions count, and the entrance…
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