OPINION: There's no perfect time, but procrastination can equal lost opportunity.
Life
November 24, 2025
1:30
Self denial never lasts and isn't even the best approach to fast-tracking your savings. Here are five tips for cultivating an effective saver's mindset.
November 10, 2025
1:31
Is your job something you do to survive, while you constantly dream of a different life? Here's how to move toward what you want, realistically.
October 27, 2025
Being smart with money is about going with the ebb and flow, and not all seasons are equal.
October 13, 2025
Past trauma can skew your financial intelligence but a little introspection can return clarity to your money management.
September 29, 2025
Get to know your danger points when it comes to reckless spending and put bumper bars in place to slow yourself down.
September 21, 2025
Many of us would like to supplement our income with a part-time gig, but which ones pay and which waste your time?
September 15, 2025
1:33
Your personal wealth isn't just what's in your bank account, it's what's in your head.
September 7, 2025
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
September 1, 2025
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.
August 25, 2025
The OCR affects mortgage rates, rental prices, savings, businesses, the job and the house market, but is cutting it a silver bullet?
August 18, 2025
5:41
From your KiwiSaver to your bank account to your insurance, it pays not to skip over the details.
August 10, 2025
That avocado toast won't destroy your financial future – but a harsh, unsustainable budget actually could.
August 4, 2025
1:35
Those massive life goals that feel too big to tackle? Take them one bite at a time.
July 26, 2025
Rentvesting is where you live in one place and buy a house in another. But what are the pros and cons?
July 21, 2025
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.
July 12, 2025
Frances Cook talks to culinary budget whiz Alice Taylor and gets top tips for eating well while saving.
July 7, 2025
1:37
It's all advice that would have helped me then but is applicable to anyone at any age.
June 29, 2025
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.
June 23, 2025
7:13
Time is one of your greatest financial assets. And once it's gone, it's gone.
June 14, 2025
You can tell a lot about a company by reading its report, though it helps to know what you're looking for.
June 9, 2025
They say the best things in life are free - and in some cases, they're not wrong.
June 3, 2025
Creating a will can be simple and cheap, but Kiwis die without them every day, often leaving behind disappointed partners and feuding family members.
May 26, 2025
6:14
If you really want to reach your financial goals, a little 'woo' could help you get there.
May 13, 2025
6:17
Let's say you've inherited or accrued a decent sum, should you buy a home or invest in shares?
May 8, 2025
