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Updated 7 July 2025
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Discover how building an emergency fund can reduce stress, improve mental clarity and help you take control of your finances.
13 February 2014
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So your partner is a whiz with the finances – how do you stay checked-in with what’s going on with your money?
23 January 2014
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If you’re borrowing to study, think of it as investing in yourself.
16 January 2014
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If you find yourself staring at the bills stacking up after the holidays, take heart: you’re not alone.
5 December 2013
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Not quite as sorted as you hoped? Try setting up some painful consequences if you don’t change, like forcing yourself to bet against the All Blacks or a bungee jump.
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