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Prices are going up all around us. Whether that's your weekly shop, filling up your car, paying more on your mortgage, or just covering your monthly Netflix bill, everything is costing more than it used to.

We know it is tough out there right now, and how important it is make your money stretch as far as possible.

We've got you sorted with our best tools, guides and blogs, to where you can go to get extra support. There's everything from useful tips to make your money go further, creating a budget, managing debt, preparing for increased mortgage rates, to saving more.

Cost of living guides & blogs

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Plan your spending with a budget

One of the best things to do to reduce your cost of living is to make a budget. …

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How to save money

It might seem harder than ever to save right now, but having a savings plan in p…

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7 tips to make your money go further

Rising inflation is hitting us all where it hurts. We've got some tips for how t…

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How to spend safer using Buy Now, Pay Later

With money so tight, it can be tempting to use buy now, pay later options. There…

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How to deal with rising mortgage rates

If you own a home, you're probably feeling a bit squeamish with all the news of …

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How side hustles can help you earn extra money

Get creative and add another revenue stream to your budget. A side-hustle is a g…

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Things to know before you borrow money

Borrowing money can seem like a quick fix, but carrying debt can end up being a …

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Know your rights

If you're ever concerned by the spiralling cost of your debt, or if you've bough…

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Applying for a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal

In financially stressful times like these, our minds quickly run to those piles …

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Power bill hacks that put money back into your pocket

With costs increasing, here's how you can spend less on your winter power bills.

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Cost of living tools & calculators




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Budget
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A budget is simply your money plan. Our tool can help you plan for managing your spending, and steering your money where you need it go most.

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Debt
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The longer we take to pay off debt, the more it costs us. So, if there's room in the budget to tackle your loans, this tool can help.

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Mortgage
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Looking to buy your first home or about to get hit with an interest rate rise? Our calculator can help you work out what the repayments will be, and how many years it will take to pay off your loan.

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