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Liz Koh: The best deals are at your fingertips

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4 Dec, 2014 04:00 PM2 mins to read

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Christmas shopping can strain your budget.

Christmas shopping can strain your budget.

Saving 10 per cent of your food bill can be a significant amount."

We are at the time of year when financial pressure is at a peak and every dollar needs to be used wisely.

Before the mad Christmas rush, take some time to look at simple ways of cutting your costs and tweaking your income to free up spare cash for the holiday period.

All it takes is some creative thinking, a willingness to try doing things a different way, and some time spent researching the best deals.

Take a look at your bank accounts.

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There is a great variety in types of accounts with different interest rates and fees.

Make an appointment at your bank to discuss the options available and what would work best for you based on your spending and saving patterns. To compare interest rates and fees between banks, go to www.interest.co.nz

Consumer has two great cost comparison tools.

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At www.powerswitch.org.nz you can find the best deal on power based on your useage patterns and at www.telme.org.nz (currently being redeveloped) you can research the best deal for phone, TV and internet.

Life and health insurance quotes from a range of major companies can be obtained free of charge at Trade Me's website, www.lifedirect.co.nz.

Before you cancel an existing insurance policy, get advice from a broker.

After your mortgage or rent payments, food is your biggest cost and a key area to focus on for savings. Be clear about needs and wants when shopping at the supermarket.

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Saving 10 per cent of your food bill can be a significant amount.

Other, more creative ideas for saving include making better use of libraries and the internet, using trainee students for haircuts and beauty treatments, and buying clothes from fashion recyclers.

With a little imagination, there is plenty you can do.

Liz Koh is an authorised financial adviser.

The advice given here is general and does not constitute specific advice to any person. A disclosure statement can be obtained free by calling 0800 273 847. For free e-books see moneymax.co.nz and moneymaxcoach.com.

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