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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.
21 November 2013
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How to pan out and focus on the big picture when it comes to making money choices
12 September 2013
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Heard of spaving? It’s when we spend on things that we don’t need or even want, but just because we think we’re saving money.
8 August 2013
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May it happen to you often: you unexpectedly come into some money. But how best to handle it?
7 March 2013
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Our furry friends are part of the family – so don’t forget to include them in your money plan.
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