Planning to open a new bank account or just explore the banking options in New Zealand? You’re in luck, as New Zealand offers a variety of local and international banks catering to a wide range of financial needs. It’s worth familiarising yourself with their distinctive services to make the best choice that aligns with your … Read more
My last office job before becoming self-employed was temping for Housing New Zealand, now Kainga Ora. In this role, I learnt that new tenants were given packs containing information about services they could avail of, along with a printed copy of The Great Little Cookbook to help them prepare meals for a family on a … Read more
Grocery shopping is an essential part of our daily lives. However, with the increasing cost of living, it can be challenging to stick to a budget while purchasing the necessary items. The good news is that there are several ways to save money on groceries without compromising the quality of the food you buy. In … Read more
Is debt holding you back from doing the things you want to do, like travel or starting a new business? That was me, so deep in consumer debt that I couldn’t see a way to realise my dream of travelling the world. I knew people saved money to travel, but I had no idea how … Read more
Inside: These are the best Dave Ramsey tips that will improve how you use money and help you get out of debt. If you are struggling to get out of debt or you want to find a way to have more money at the end of your month, listening to the teachings of Dave Ramsey … Read more
Do you ever get a weird itch on your left hand and wonder what it means? Many people believe this to be a superstitious sign. According to old wives’ tales, there are many reasons why your left hand might be itching. An itching left hand or palm may mean good luck is coming your way … Read more
Do you ever itch your right hand and wonder what it means? You’re not alone! Superstitions abound when it comes to the meaning of an itchy right hand. Here, we will explore some of the most common superstitions about this phenomenon. An itching right hand or palm may mean good luck is coming your way … Read more
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you have unclaimed money sitting with the IRD just waiting for you to claim it. If you have a MyIR account it’s easy to claim online. I’ll outline the steps below with images – these are from my own MyIR account. How to Claim Unclaimed Money with … Read more
Saving money in New Zealand can be a hard slog. Our cost of living is high, and if you’re renting, it just keeps increasing. But fear not, I’m here to share my best money-saving tips so you can stash a few bob away for a rainy day and reduce financial stress. 23 Money-Saving Tips NZers … Read more
If you’ve read the news in the past few days, you might have heard rumours that Aldi is considering coming to New Zealand. This came from a number of news outlets after Nicola Willis stated she would open up the grocery sector to a third player OR work to break up the existing duopoly of … Read more