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Setting good financial goals and why your systems can make or break them

Setting a financial goal - while important - isn't enough to achieve financial success. You also need to ensure you've got the right systems in...

How to set your intention for a better financial future

Did you achieve everything you wanted to – particularly relating to your finances? If not, now's your chance to set your intention for a better...

Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out in the face of rising interest rates

While there’s plenty of doom and gloom about the New Zealand economy, there are still things to be positive about. Find out what they are...

Tips for creating financial tailwinds when facing economic headwinds

"The most important trump card you have when it comes to trying to foster and cultivate financial success is forward momentum." Here's how you can...

Why fixing your mortgage on a longer term might not be the best idea

Learn why fixing your mortgage rate for 3 years or more might seem like the safer move, but could actually cost you more on your...

How to manage high mortgage interest rates and get ahead

After a year of gradual increases to the OCR in a bid to combat inflation, as we battle the rising cost of living, many of...

To discover your financial zen, you need to follow these 5 steps

Discover the steps that will help you tune out the noise, identify how you might be impacted by economic headwinds, and do something about it....

How do the changes to the official cash rate (OCR) actually impact you?

Learn how to assess what the official cash rate changes actually mean for you when it comes to your personal financial situation....

How to get the best out of Black Friday Bargains

There's nothing wrong with nabbing a bargain and buying something when it's on sale. Here's what to look out for so you don't end up...

How to protect your financial future when you’re going through a divorce

Here’s what you should consider when it comes to money if you’re going through a separation or divorce....

Own a rental property? Here’s how to prepare for tax deductibility changes

Find out what the upcoming tax deductibility changes mean for your rental property....

Tired of being told how to save money? Here’s what to do instead.

Amongst the headlines painting a dire picture of the current economy, the internet is awash with advice on how to save money. As well-intentioned as...

How to prevent a Christmas financial hangover

Making sense of the Mortgage Market – with JB and Hannah McQueen

Unless the housing market and mortgages is your bread and butter – like it is for John Bolton (more commonly known as JB) from Squirrel...

How to manage your spending when the cost of living begins to bite

Wondering where to cut spending to ease the pressure as the cost of living goes up? Find out where to cut costs without cutting out...

Give yourself the freedom to spend your money in your retirement

If you’ve ever been a sleepwalker, you’ll be familiar with the unsettling feeling of waking up somewhere you didn’t expect to be, wondering just how...

How to manage your mortgage, get ahead, and preserve your ability to grow wealth

Find out how with the right approach and structure you can pay off your mortgage faster – even when times are tough....

The 3 key Things You Should Know About Property Cycles

If you’re following the news, or even just popping your nose in now and again, the headlines can feel startling. How the property cycle impacts...

Don’t stop investing in your future just because of economic headwinds

Learn why you shouldn’t press pause on your investment plans just because there are economic headwinds....

Why it might be time to move to another bank

Only 4% of Kiwis have changed banks in the last 12 months. Do we love our bank that much, or do we not have a...

Why good retirement planning isn’t just about how much money you’ll have

Discover why planning for retirement includes knowing how you’ll build your wealth to have enough AND what you’ll do with that money once you retire....

Investment resources for a better investment future

This week – the 3rd to 9th of October – is World Investor Week. This year the theme is “Good investing is long-term investing.” Which...

Think changing banks is too much hassle? It might actually be worth it

Learn why changing banks can be worth the hassle if you have a mortgage and are looking for opportunities to save costs or grow your...

How your financial well-being might be impacting your mental well-being

Money and mental health are locked in a vicious cycle. If your financial well-being is poor, this can impact your mental health – causing you...

Cultivating a wealth mindset: why more money won’t necessarily make you richer

What if we told you that you didn’t need to earn more money to be wealthy? Sure, more money can be helpful, but if you’re...

Where are you getting your financial advice?

Kiwis are not fond of talking about money – so it’s probably not surprising that we’re not great at going and getting financial advice from...

August Money Chats Wrap-up: Here’s what you may have missed

In our recent Money Chats series, we touched on some grunty topics. Topics based on life events that really required a shift in your mindset...

How doing nothing could cost you more than you think

Whether we're officially in a recession or not, many Kiwis are feeling the pinch of high inflation and high interest rates. While staying the course...

Why your money personality is the secret sauce to your financial success

We often believe that financial literacy is the driving force behind financial success. But, there's actually many factors contributing to our financial wellbeing - and...

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