Money tips

Get through the back to school blues without turning red

It doesn’t seem so long ago that you were setting up the Christmas tree and packing the kids off to the beach.Now the holidays have ended and the kids are returning to school.

Last minute shopping tips

If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, don’t panic.

Time for a financial tune-up?

Yesterday the Reserve Bank announced no change in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) this time around, and some commentators are predicting th

Assets can be winners and losers

During the election campaign there was a lot of discussion about New Zealand’s assets.

Assets are also important to your personal financial wellbeing.

Avoid a dumb debt hangover this summer

With less than a month till Christmas, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to pay for it.

Taking your student loan on OE

Every year thousands of Kiwis head off on their 'big OE'. And there are lots of money issues to sort out before taking off.

Kiwis losing appetite for credit?

Kiwis have no appetite for credit this Christmas, according to Dunn and Bradstreet’s latest Comments Add your comment »

Alternatives to Christmas debt

The days to Christmas are ticking down. If you don’t have a plan you could find yourself with a mountain of dumb debt come New Year.

Help for Canterbury red zone residents

A financial decision guide for Canterbury red zone residents is available from today on the Sorted website.

Rate your financial smarts

When it comes to financial smarts, how do you measure up?