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Diana Clement: Simple tips to reduce your grocery bill

OPINION: There are ways to keep the bill down.

Diana Clement: It's time for a spending diary exercise

OPINION: How does your current spending stack up to a year ago?

What went wrong with the credit law change?

And the suggested changes the Government chose to ignore.

Editorial: Positives beneath ugly top-line debt

OPINION: Our Nation of Debt series reveals a surprising upside to the downturn

Consumer debt falling by billions but missed payments on the rise

Two big reasons cited for billions in plunging debt.

Credit checker reveals Kiwis' winter spending priorities

Kiwis prioritise three main things during cold winter months.

Diana Clement: Do you have a friend who won't pay their share?

OPINION: There are ways to get reluctant or forgetful people to pay up.

Diana Clement: Are you in a financial crisis?

OPINION: A free financial mentor can help you out of a tight spot.

Diana Clement: What's the worst KiwiSaver fund?

OPINION: At the very least, make sure you are actually paying into yours.

Cool way to beat inflation: How to save hundreds a year on food

OPINION: Freeze anything and everything before it goes off.

Diana Clement: Upskill to boost your earning power

OPINION: There are many cheap or even free courses you can sign up for.

Finance company to pay $1.36m back to borrowers it overcharged

Real Finance has admitted to charging unreasonable fees.

Diana Clement: Tools that can help you save money

OPINION: With the right motivation you can form new habits and change your ways.

Diana Clement: Here's what to do if one of you is a stay-at-home parent

OPINION: It's important you are both on the same page.

Diana Clement: Why a banana is a two-fingered salute to inflation

Opinion: The inflation crisis is a time to reassess your spending.

Diana Clement: Cashing out - the end of coins and notes is nigh

OPINION: Electronic wallets and digital currencies are taking over.

Fewer people borrowing, more missed debt payments

Mortgage applications are down 12 per cent compared to last year.

Diana Clement: What's your excuse for not switching banks?

OPINION: It's easy, and the same goes for your KiwiSaver.