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Credit-card rewards fall
Credit-card reward schemes are slipping in value, with annual fees and interest outweighing the benefits for many.
First home purchase just got harder
First-home buyers are in the firing line as the Reserve Bank takes aim at the overvalued housing market.
A viable alternative
Credit unions are essentially the same as a small bank. The real difference is the way they operate.
Chossing a KiwiSaver fund
Take responsibility for KiwiSaver choices - you're going to have to live with the results.
Save on school costs
Mid-year school expenses can catch busy families off-guard, so Laura Walters has some tips for parents on budgeting.
Golden years sacrificed
Retirees have a sweet spot of 10 years to enjoy themselves, but are increasingly caring for grandkids.
Savings for second baby
At 26 weeks, I've still not bought anything for baby number two. There's plenty of stuff I don't need and won't use.
Blended-family finances
Couples who have children from previous relationships have to overcome a number of tricky financial issues.
Parental leave bill veto
PM says parents will have to wait until at least 2015 before the Government considers extending paid parental leave because it can't afford it now.
Money 'stressful'
A dismal 43 per cent of us are feeling bad about our long-term financial future, survey reveals.
Mortgage heaven?
Home owners face pressure when low mortgage rate-rising house market combination ends.
Time is money for young savers
When used wisely, youthfulness gives young bucks a big advantage over the old fogeys.
Your KiwiSaver
What you need to know about the biggest KiwiSaver fund categories: conservative, balanced, and growth.
Kids' banking falls short
If banks were to get a school report on their packages for youngsters, most would read "Could do better".
Banks are banking on you
Banks made $2.13 a day for every man, woman and child in the country in the final months of 2012.
Baking soda beauty
Lyn Webster now spends only $35 a week on household shopping, she tells us how.
Ten tips for savings success
Rather than going to the same old experts, here are 10 pearls of wisdom gleaned from two Super Savers.
Mortage decision time
OPINION: What are the advantages and disadvantages of fixed and floating interest rates?
Good debt versus bad debt
Financial experts say you should never borrow money to purchase an item that isn't going to grow in value.
Men the big spenders
Women are managing finances better than men for the first time in nearly two years, a new survey shows.
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