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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 from Hannah McQueen.
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 create that forward momentum for yourself.
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 mortgage in the long run.
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 us will also be battling the rising cost of our mortgages.
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 spending money you didn’t inten
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 that advice may be – some of those tips and tricks are well… annoying.
How to prevent a Christmas financial hangover
The silly season is almost upon us and it’s a...
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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 compelling enough reason to switch?
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 wealth.
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 to stress about money and whether you’ll have enough.
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 thinking that your next pay rise is the be-all and end-all to your financial freedom, think again.
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 a professional – we seem to have an almost allergic reaction to just the idea of it. Plus, when we do go for advice, we don’t seem to be going to quite the right places.
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 as to how you manage your money. Here’s what we learned.
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 may feel the best thing to do, doing nothing can actually hurt us more in the long term.
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 a big one is our money personality.
How to live the retirement of your dreams
Do you know how much you’ll need to live the retirement of your dreams? Here’s how to know how much you’ll need and make sure you have enough when you retire.
This is how much your 30-year mortgage could actually be costing you
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How your money mindset impacts your ability to grow wealth
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