OpinionFrances CookWhy a savings account is key to money happinessEven saving a little bit has a powerful affect on financial wellbeing.25 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookCooking the Books: The good and bad news for first-home buyersFirst-home buyers are getting back into the market, but there's a reason for caution.18 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookHow to squeeze the best mortgage out of your bankThere are certain tricks to help you get a better mortgage in the current environment.11 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookHow to stop emotions hurting your financesEmotion can trick you to buy when hype and prices are high, and sell when prices fall04 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionWill political spats ruin your investments?Political bluster has stepped up a notch lately, and could hit you in the back pocket.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandRestraint rules 'expelled common sense' from classroomPrincipals say every restraint incident takes up to nine hours of paperwork.26 Mar 05:46 AM
OpinionFrances CookShould you help your kids buy a house?Helping the kids with a deposit has the potential to open up a can of worms.21 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookListen: 8 ways to save money by having funBeing on a budget doesn't mean you have to give up your social life.14 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookWill a foreign buyers ban help you get a house?Banning foreign buyers is a popular move, but will it actually help you buy a house?08 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookUnexpected ways you're hurting your credit scoreIt's not just the obvious debts that can hurt your credit score.28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandEating healthy without the big billsThere's got to be a way to get your 7+ a day without going broke.27 Feb 03:14 AM
OpinionFrances CookDon't panic, but your KiwiSaver has gone downOverreacting to a change in you KiwiSaver could end up making things worse.21 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow being poor makes you sickWhen you're short on money, health can go out the window through no fault of your own.20 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentThe growing world of podcastingPodcaster Steve Hart on the joys of podcasting.14 Feb 10:01 PM
OpinionFrances CookCooking the Books: Earning more won't make you richIf you're hoping a pay rise will fix your problems, I have bad news: it won't.14 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookIs your job hurting your mental health?One in three New Zealanders feel stressed by their work, so how do we deal with that?13 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookHow to save money while saving the planetA greener lifestyle not only helps the planet, but it can help your back pocket too.07 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleHow late can you leave it to get pregnant?There's a lot of fear-mongering around pregnancy, but what does the science say?06 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookIs exercise pointless?If exercise makes you hungrier, is there any point to doing it?30 Jan 08:53 PM
OpinionFrances CookKiwiSaver myths, bustedWill the Government steal your investment if you die? What happens if you get divorced?24 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookWhy vaccination isn't a 'personal choice' at allThe problem with the 'vaccination debate' is it leaves innocent people open to diseases.23 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookCould you retire at 30?A growing group of New Zealanders want financial independence so they can retire early.17 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookHow to get motivated for your 2018 goalsThe motivation tricks you need to get you through making big changes.16 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookCooking the Books: Why women need to save more for retirementMany aren't prepared for retirement, but the deck is particularly stacked against women.10 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookWhat would medical marijuana do to our health system?Do we need medicinal cannabis, and should we bring in other drug law changes?09 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookHow to watch your pennies in 2018As we head into 2018, what's the good, bad, and ugly on the financial horizon?03 Jan 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookWhy gym bunnies are mixing it upThere are plenty of fitness gimmicks around, but what actually works for most people?02 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurder in the Sounds: 20 years onMonday marks the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFrances CookCooking the Books: Where to start when you're drowning in debtThe longer you ignore debt, the worse it will get. Here's how to make it less scary.27 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCan you get fit in just six weeks?What happens when you hand yourself over to the health experts for six weeks?26 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookAre Boxing Day sales worth it?How can you take advantage of the sales without the shops taking advantage of you?20 Dec 05:30 AM
EntertainmentTimeout Talks: The best of 2017In this week's podcast, we discuss the best music, movies and TV of the year.18 Dec 09:45 PM
OpinionFrances CookSix ways New Zealanders save money at ChristmasNew Zealanders shared how they get through the silly season without a fiscal hangover.13 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionFrances CookA year of Cooking the BooksWhen you don't know where to start with money, that's where Cooking the Books comes in.11 Dec 09:19 PM