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The Before Story – How I Was Feeling

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:34:26 +1200

Until a couple of months ago I was freaked out and stressed about my finances and had been for many years. Check out my background story for the sorry details of why.

Top 10 Tips For Finding The Best Credit Card Deal

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:20:32 +1200

Like most people, I never thought much about credit cards despite having had one since leaving school and still using it almost every day.

Top 10 Biggest Credit Card Mistakes

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:30:32 +1200

For those of us who have managed to avoid a debtors blacklist, credit cards are indispensible. You think not? When was the last time you bought an airline ticket, hired a car or paid to download music online without one?

50 Tips For Grocery Shopping

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:17:17 +1300

As you might already know, I've got a big family — the wife and I plus six rugrats. Plus a cat and a dog. We can go through an awful lot of food. Groceries (along with the rent and car and gas) are one of our biggest expenses.

Eight Rules For Sorted Investing

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:50:16 +1300

Before you leap into any investment decision, there are some important rules you should follow:

1. Set your goals

Guide to Emotion-Free Investing

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:11:32 +1200

Most people assume that when it comes to investing, the best thing to do is take a rational, unbiased point of view that doesn’t take feelings into account whatsoever. But is this true? Or are there benefits to giving in to those urges to buy and sell when the logical viewpoint is the opposite

A Budget You Can Live With

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:01:44 +1200

For most people, the budget process has always been simple:

Step 1: Locate hammer.
Step 2: Smash hammer into head until unconscious.
Step 3: Wake up and go spend money how you please.

How to Save Money And The Environment

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:13:34 +1200

Making a donation to your favourite advocacy group isn't the only way you can help the environment. In fact, some of the things you can do will actually save you money....

Your Car

Guide To The Advantages Of Investing Overseas

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:34:37 +1200

Many New Zealanders feel that they would rather stick close to home and invest in companies based in New Zealand. Besides, it’s more work to research shares in foreign companies, and don’t you have to pay more taxes on shares held in international companies, anyway?

Getting A Bargain On Your Savings

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:21:37 +1200