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If you’re using this time of year to review your finances, don’t forget to add KiwiSaver into the equation.

The recession has prompted many people to focus on their financial situation and take better control of their spending.

Insurance is a way to protect you and your family from financial loss if the unexpected happens to the things you own, your health or your ability to work.

Managing your money can be hard to do all by yourself. Resources like Sorted can take you a long way.

One in five home owners with a mortgage don’t know that it is better to have a fixed rate rather than a floating rate when interest rates are expected to increase.

The government’s decision to suspend automatic payments to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund does not affect New Zealanders’ fortnightly NZ Super payments.

If you have lost your job or are worried about being made redundant, there are steps you can take to ease the financial pressure.

In the past, some mortgages have allowed borrowers facing financial difficulties to take a "mortgage holiday" for up to three months.

1 April 2009 marks the introduction of tax cuts for some taxpayers, a new tax credit, and significant changes to KiwiSaver. As well as annual changes to NZ Super rates and student loans.

Tips for dealing with reduced investment income in retirement: