Prices are officially stabilising, but you probably won't be noticing that at the supermarket. Frances Cook makes some suggestions for other ways to cut costs.
New Zealand
Mon, Sep 1
1:30
Interest rates go up and down, the economy spins around, but you don't need to freak out and change your financial tack with every new headline.
Life
Mon, Aug 25
The OCR affects mortgage rates, rental prices, savings, businesses, the job and the house market, but is cutting it a silver bullet?
Mon, Aug 18
5:41
From your KiwiSaver to your bank account to your insurance, it pays not to skip over the details.
Sun, Aug 10
That avocado toast won't destroy your financial future – but a harsh, unsustainable budget actually could.
Mon, Aug 4
1:35
Those massive life goals that feel too big to tackle? Take them one bite at a time.
Sat, Jul 26
Rentvesting is where you live in one place and buy a house in another. But what are the pros and cons?
Mon, Jul 21
1:32
It's called FIRE (financial independence, retire early) and it's worth aiming for, but it doesn't mean putting your life on hold.
Sat, Jul 12
Frances Cook talks to culinary budget whiz Alice Taylor and gets top tips for eating well while saving.
Mon, Jul 7
1:37
It's all advice that would have helped me then but is applicable to anyone at any age.
Sun, Jun 29
When you don't ask for a discount, you don't get one. But you might be surprised at what happens when you do ask.
Mon, Jun 23
7:13
Time is one of your greatest financial assets. And once it's gone, it's gone.
Sat, Jun 14
You can tell a lot about a company by reading its report, though it helps to know what you're looking for.
Mon, Jun 9
They say the best things in life are free - and in some cases, they're not wrong.
Tue, Jun 3
Creating a will can be simple and cheap, but Kiwis die without them every day, often leaving behind disappointed partners and feuding family members.
Mon, May 26
6:14
If you really want to reach your financial goals, a little 'woo' could help you get there.
Tue, May 13
6:17
Let's say you've inherited or accrued a decent sum, should you buy a home or invest in shares?
Thu, May 8
Put off by the graphs and charts traditionally associated with budgeting? There is another way, and it works.
Sun, May 4
Your mortgage repayments may well be getting lower but that means it's time to get strategic, not indulgent.
Tue, Apr 29
6:31
A study shows creating a mood board can help focus your mind on your deepest dreams and goals.
Sat, Apr 26
Frances Cook shares some key moves to help you keep calm and stay afloat in choppy financial waters.
Tue, Apr 15
A struggling economy doesn't mean you can't plan for a better future.
Mon, Apr 7
OPINION: In times like these it's tempting to withdraw your cash or jump to a different fund, but it generally pays to hold your nerve.
Tue, Apr 1
6:47
Know what you want financially but sometimes lose the will to make it happen?
Mon, Mar 24
Trying to sell a house right now? Stay alert, because your buyer is holding a great hand of cards right now.
Tue, Mar 18
8:07
