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Taking small steps now can lead to big rewards down the road. Have a look at the guides, tools and videos on this page to make your plan and kickstart your journey to financial freedom.
Are you saving a bit at a time, or for a goal? This tool lets you see how quickly your savings can add up, especially with the power of compound interest.
Here are some key guides, tools and blogs to help you sort your saving.
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Reading time: 10 minutesSaving powers you towards your goals. The key to a good saving habit is being able to save regularly from every pay.
Guide
Reading time: 20 minutesWant to get set up for the future? Investing is a great place to start. It's a long-term game, so you’ll want to get strategic before you commit your cash.
Guide
Reading time: 4 minutesDid you know Einstein called compound interest the ‘eighth wonder of the world’? It’s when we earn interest on both the money we’ve saved and the interest it earns.
Video
Watching time: 4 minutesHere's how to compound your money and grow it over the long term. Watch this video to find out how compounding can supercharge your savings over time.
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Reading time: 10 minutesFinancial advisers can help you with investing, KiwiSaver and planning. It pays to shop around for the right one, and remember they must be licensed and treat you ethically.
Guide
Reading time: 6 minutesThere are many kinds of investments out there, each with its own level of risk and return. Which investments suit your goals?
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Reading time: 3 minutesTerm deposits are a great place for short-term savings or goals. There’s little chance of losing money, but there’s not much chance of growth, either.
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Reading time: 3 minutesBonds can typically be a good option for steady income. You’re lending money to a government, council or company, so they’re generally less risky than shares.
Tool
Time to complete: 5 minutesDid you know we all have a money personality? Uncover yours with our quiz so you can understand more about your money habits and behaviours. This’ll help you make your money decisions.
Guide
Reading time: 14 minutesFunds make investing simple, because we don’t need to research individual companies. The money is spread across different investments, so all our eggs aren’t in one basket.
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Reading time: 10 minutesBuying a share means purchasing a slice of a company and ‘sharing’ in any profit they make. Shares are some of the riskiest investments, but also one of the best ways to grow money over the long term.
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Reading time: 4 minutesProperty is a popular form of investment in New Zealand, but it usually involves a fair bit of work. If you're after a lower maintenance option, you can invest in funds that hold commercial property.
Tool
Time to complete: 8 minutesTo be successful with investing, it helps to know what type of investor you are, the right mix of investments for you, and what results you can expect.
Blog
Reading time: 6 minutesIf you’re already thinking about your financial future, go you! You’re already on your way to developing a key money strength.
Blog
Reading time: 3 minutesVictoria Harris shares how keeping focused on her long-term money goals helps her stay on track.
Sorted joins Kiwi dads Jordan River, Brooke Ruscoe and Marc Peard of New Zealand’s ever-popular podcast, The Morning Shift, for Sussed. Sorted. Shifting. Tune in to be empowered to take action and shift your position.
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