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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.
Online platform teaches financial literacy and career development to kids
Teaching financial literacy and supporting career development is the backbone of MyMahi.
Q&A with Managing Your Money Facilitator Santana Maihi
Santana Maihi is a Relationship Consultant at Westpac and volunteers to teach money skills.
How real-time carbon footprint tracking can change consumer habits
Having visibility over what you’re spending and where can be a powerful tool.
Lessons from the last recession: Don’t go broke for your adult kids
Many adults asked their elderly parents for financial assistance.
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.
Marginalised Kiwis swap cheques for payment cards during lockdown
Some New Zealanders without bank accounts can receive funds through payment cards.
Half of all people are one life event away from becoming financially vulnerable
“13% of people are experiencing severe financial stress," Ciara Sterling says.
How poverty affects cognitive function and decision making
“Poverty affects people’s ability to think clearly,” says Princeton University’s Prof Eldar Shafir.
Invoice fraud: How to avoid email scams
Watch out for grammar and language and double check account numbers.
Coin use is down but are Kiwis storing large cash notes?
One and two-dollar-coins are declining but circulation of big notes continues to rise.
Pet insurance: the most cost-effective cats and dogs
The average cost of owning a dog is currently estimated to be around $1,686 per year.