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28 January 2026
Reading time: 8 minutes
The Depositor Compensation Scheme protects our savings in the unlikely event our bank, building society, credit union or finance company falls over.
Read more about Why savers get to stay $100,000 safer these days
14 January 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
New Zealand students will learn financial education in school from 2026 from Years 0 to 10. Find out what your child will learn about money, compound interest and budgeting – plus free tools to suppor…
15 December 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Eliza shares how she found a balance between spending and saving – allowing her to buy her first home in her 20s while still spending on t…
Updated 1 December 2025
Reading time: 3 minutes
Especially with prices continually rising this year, we can all agree that more spending does not necessarily mean more Christmas.
Read more about 8 ways to hack Christmas when you’re stretching the budget
25 November 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Matt shares how a shift in priorities has helped him grow from a spender to a saver.
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