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11 October 2024
Reading time: 6 minutes
All kinds of psychological and behavioural factors influence how we save money – and there are ways to work them to your advantage.
Read more about The psychology of saving and how to get your brain on board
23 September 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
When times are tough, coming together with other people can be powerful. Build a financial community and you’ll begin to feel better about money.
Read more about Want to feel better about money? Find your financial community
18 September 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Meagan shares how she paid off her debt and how she stays sorted now while still treating herself and her loved ones too.
Updated 5 May 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Insurance premiums have increased around Aotearoa, but there are ways to keep your policies affordable by being savvy about your cover and taking advantage of tools to compare rates.
6 August 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, actor Acushla-Tara credits finding financial peace of mind to organising automatic payments to set aside her savings.
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