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KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver is a great way to invest for the future you, whether you’re going to use it for your first home or not until retirement. But there’s more to it than you might think. Are you in the right type of fund for you? Are you paying too much in fees? How do you withdraw it?

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Budgeting

It’s more fun than it sounds! We like to think of budgets as a plan for your money and what you’ll spend it on – including the things you want to buy. Budgeting isn’t just for bills! But how do you set a budget up? And what should it cover?

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