Getting the best deal on your mobile phone
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Getting the best deal on your mobile phone

- September 9, 2021 3 MIN READ

We all need one, but getting the best deal on your mobile phone isn’t always easy. In most households, mobile phones are a big hit on the budget every month. There’s the cost of the phone itself, your phone plan and the accessories… Actually, if you have teens, the phone accessories are probably your biggest… Read more »

Pocket money rules for kids
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5 pocket money rules that will start the kids off right

- August 31, 2021 3 MIN READ

It’s not the amount of pocket money that matters, but the way it’s used. A few pocket money rules now will teach kids money lessons they will benefit from forever. Financial knowledge is the true value of pocket money. We followed these rules for own children and now we implement them for our grandchildren. Thankfully their parents… Read more »

What should we teach children about money
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What should we teach children about money?

- August 11, 2021 4 MIN READ

One of the questions I am constantly asked by parents is what they should teach children about money, and at what age. By Pushpa Wood, Massey University Being a parent presents us with daily challenges, including decisions about what things to expose our children to. Talking about money is no different to talking about how… Read more »

Top tips for managing money in your 40s
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Top tips for managing money in your 40s

- June 16, 2021 5 MIN READ

Managing money in your 40s means clearing your personal debt and planning for well into your future. First up, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again because it doesn’t matter how old you are — get out and stay out of consumer debt. We’re talking credit cards, personal loans, financed couches and TVs.… Read more »

Tips for managing money in your 30s
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Top tips for managing money in your 30s

- June 3, 2021 5 MIN READ

Managing money in your 30s means getting your financial foundations sorted and beginning to invest for your future. Many people say that their 30s are the best years of their life, and we hope that’s 100 per cent true with regards to your money too! With a bit of common sense and a heap of… Read more »

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Top money tools for kids

- October 14, 2019 < 1 MIN READ

One of the most important life skills you can pass on to your child is good money habits. To make it easier for parents there are a bunch of terrific tools available to use. Here are two tools you might want to consider…

Good money tools for kids
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3 good money tools for kids

- September 2, 2019 2 MIN READ

I’ve come across a couple of good money tools for kids that will help them on their journey to understand the value of money. Each of the apps I’ve chosen will help kids have a better understanding of how to earn money, value money and save money. A hidden benefit is that each of these… Read more »