Budgeting News

COVID-19 and money: Five hacks for curing the financial blues

Newshub asked two budgeting experts for their top tops.

More people turning to KiwiSaver for hardship - and to buy first home

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals are up 43 percent, first-home withdrawals are up 18 percent.

New research to focus on economic abuse between couples

Scott was encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to take part.

Budget 2021: Are the benefit increases really enough to keep up?

Beneficiaries will get up to $55 more in their pockets each week, once the increases are fully implemented next April.

'Illogical to run without one': Expert tips on how to make a financial budget work for you

How to stop your budget becoming a theoretical spreadsheet.

'I’d love to say I have spare cash': Mum-of-two says saving is a work-in-progress

How do Kiwis manage their money and does it bring happiness?

Cost of living falls but still higher than a year ago - survey

Prices dropped 0.6 percent in the June quarter, but were up 1.1 percent year-on-year.

Six ways to chop down your food bill

'Reduced-to-clear items are one of the biggest secrets to frugal grocery success'.

Five ways to slash your energy bill

Save hundreds per year with these expert tips.

How to save money on mobile phone costs

Choosing the right phone and plan will avoid costly mistakes.

Budgeting services request more funding to handle unemployment increase

Barnett urged those in financial trouble to contact budgeting services.

Paying for a cleaner: Getting someone else to do your dirty work could make you happier

'I don’t feel guilty about it and I don't feel anyone else should either.'

Govt school donation scheme eases burden on families - expert

So far more than 1500 schools have joined the scheme.

Me and My Money: Wilhelmina Shrimpton

What do Kiwi top talents do with their money?

Halloween costumes that don't cost an arm and a leg

Scarily simple kids' costumes can be rustled up for $5.

How Uber, Ola and Zoomy compare on cost, safety and fairness

Which one is really the cheapest?

Is your money situation a financial mess?

Whatever your situation, it's easy to get in a financial funk.

Increase in number of landlords allowing pets may warrant higher cleaning standards

Should vacating tenants pay for a professional cleaner?

Organic versus standard produce - is it worth the extra cost?

Shopper demand for organic growing at twice the rate of standard produce

Digital wallets replacing real wallets as cashless culture arrives

Contactless payment options are increasing and consumers must prepare themselves.

'Fritter factor' could cost you thousands in interest - experts

How increasing your cash surplus will get you out of debt faster

Why it pays to shop around for household appliances

Shave up to 59 percent off the price of household whiteware

Buy now, pay later: Beware the modern-day layby

Schemes such as Afterpay are convenient, but only if used in a smart way, according to experts.

Should you leave your heatpump on all day?

You don't have to break the bank to stay warm this winter.

House-hold debt may be higher now than during GFC - expert

Sam Stubbs cautions against overspending in an environment of lower interest rates.

NZ will suffer under Government budget if there is another earthquake, says economist

There are other countries willing to lend us money, but the Government won't take it.

Finance Minister blasted for 'loosening the purse strings'

Amy Adams attacked Grant Robertson for lifting Crown debt limit by 5 percent.

Welfare reform: National says Greens received 'nothing'

Labour has an agreement with the Greens to reform the welfare system.

Salvation Army launches appeal to help 120,000 vulnerable Kiwis

That's the same number of people as Mt Smart Stadium filled four times.

Rising rents will swallow National's tax breaks - expert

Darryl Evans says there will be little benefit in the Opposition tax plan.