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Canny View: Time to get back to basics
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Mary Holm: How did our homes get to be so big?
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Diana Clement: Giving the gift of financial literacy
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Canny View: Avoid silly season spending
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Diana Clement: Talk isn’t cheap - how to pay less for your phone
OPINION: It’s always worth comparing prices.
Mary Holm: It’s your funeral, so why not do it yourself?
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Diana Clement: How to earn more and spend less
OPINION: Make changes within your abilities and financial situation.
Mary Holm: Quitting NZ - What happens to Govt KiwiSaver contributions?
OPINION: Spend as much as you can comfortably afford, while also saving.
KiwiSaver members missing out on $23,000 each of government contributions
Between July 2021 and June 2022, more than a million Kiwis missed out on 'free money'.
Labour: Lessons in money and finance 'too important to be left to chance'
Labour wants the policy in place by 2025.
Diana Clement: A high interest rate means more bang for your savings buck
OPINION: Term deposits are currently quite generous.
Mary Holm: Cutting out buying coffees and lunch could save you up to $1m
OPINION: And help! I put $300k in my KiwiSaver account and promptly lost $10,000.
Diana Clement: The best tools to make your money work for you
Opinion: Money Month is a great time to get started on personal financial skills.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.