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6 March 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
8 March is International Women’s Day. Today, and everyday, we’re celebrating our wāhine, our women.
Read more about Who’s teaching your daughter (or niece, or granddaughter) about money?
29 February 2024
Reading time: 8 minutes
Building up a million dollars for retirement is simpler than we think.
Read more about How to grow your first million dollars (hint: start early)
26 February 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Ben reveals how he saves and gives himself an allowance to spend on whatever he wants, so he doesn’t feel guilty or deprived.
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 September 2023
Reading time: 7 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Christine reveals she’s a sucker for instant gratification, so has hacks for combatting its effect on her bank balance.
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