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Budgeting one cent at a time
Perhaps the most important promise we can make to ourselves is to re-evaluate our budget.
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8 Rules for managing your money like a millionaire
People who accumulate wealth are often scrupulous when it comes to budgeting.
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Online secondhand shopping to overtake fast fashion by 2029 thanks to Gen Z
Generation Z – the under-24s - are leading the growth of online thrifting.
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Accommodation booking scam hijacks holiday season
Westpac NZ's financial crime teams are warning hotels and motels of a new scam.
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The new retirement reality: Working beyond 65
Around 25% of New Zealanders aged 65-plus are working.
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Anyone can fall for phishing scams; are you at risk?
Anyone can fall for an email phishing scam, but what makes someone more susceptible than others?
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Money stress causing relationship problems for 1 in 5 New Zealanders
One in five people report relationship problems due to financial concerns.
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Online platform teaches financial literacy and career development to kids
Teaching financial literacy and supporting career development is the backbone of MyMahi.
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Q&A with Managing Your Money Facilitator Santana Maihi
Santana Maihi is a Relationship Consultant at Westpac and volunteers to teach money skills.
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How real-time carbon footprint tracking can change consumer habits
Having visibility over what you’re spending and where can be a powerful tool.
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Lessons from the last recession: Don’t go broke for your adult kids
Many adults asked their elderly parents for financial assistance.
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The lockdown lowdown: What New Zealanders spent their money on
Kiwis spent the Level 4 lockdown binge-ing on Netflix and pining after fast food.