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25 tips for 25 years
We’re celebrating 25 years of helping New Zealanders sort their money lives by sharing 25 practical lessons we’ve picked up along the way.
There’s bound to be one for you.
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25 for 25: money moves from Sorted since 2001
Twenty-five years ago, Sorted launched as the first free, independent money guide in Aotearoa. To celebrate, here are 25 lessons from our first 25 years.
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Stuck in a default KiwiSaver fund? It may be costing you.
Been in a default KiwiSaver fund for a few years? You probably have not lost much money, but you may have missed some growth. Here’s how to switch if you need to.
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Why do people fall into debt, and how do you break the cycle for good?
Why do people fall into debt, and how do you break the cycle? The real reasons it happens, why it is so hard to escape and simple steps to get free.
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Where should you keep your emergency fund? Why a separate account wins
Does your emergency fund need its own account? Not strictly, but it helps. Here’s why a separate account works, where to keep it, and how to set one up.
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Real-life read: Evan
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Evan shares the best advice he’s been ever given: “Only spend money where it really matters.”
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Your bank data is yours. Here’s how to put it to work.
Thanks to open banking, it’s easier than ever to connect apps safely to your bank data and make your money move the way you want it to.
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Dream job on social? The ad’s a scam.
Fake job ads on social media are tricking us into installing dodgy apps that drain our bank accounts. Here's how to spot the scam – and stay safe.
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Real-life read: Alex
In this sorted.org.nz blog, Alex, who moved from Russia to New Zealand about 20 years ago, talks about his spending and saving habits and the financial principles he lives by.
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Real-life read: Georgia
Georgia has used Sorted ever since 2014, when you could pick up Sorted booklets at the supermarket rather than using the tools online!
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Five things to do when your premiums surge
Insurance premiums have increased around Aotearoa, but there are ways to keep your policies affordable by being savvy about your cover and taking advantage of tools to compare rates.
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