For many couples these conversation end in a full-blown argument or with one or both parties shutting down and refusing to continue the discussion. As a general rule we haven’t been taught how to communicate effectively. This is why having a conversation about money where each partner has different beliefs, strategies and opinions can be difficult.
Talking about money with your partner, family, or friends can feel extremely awkward and uncomfortable, but let’s face it... money makes the world go 'round. It’s something we all have to manage, no matter how much we’d rather avoid the topic. It can be worthwhile getting loved one’s advice, as they may know a lot more than you on a particular money-related topic!
Steep price increases are affecting many New Zealanders food budgets at the moment. Basic food items such as vegetable, milk and bread have risen as much as 22%. So how can I save big at the supermarket? This article will show you five different ways you can save around $50 to $200 each week on your grocery budget today and outsmart the supermarket marketing.
Some people are great at budgeting, it’s second nature to them, the minute they get paid, they put aside money for their expenses, savings, entertainment etc. And ensure they have a bit of wiggle room to make it to their next pay day. Others spend their pay check like it’s feast or famine. They tend to blow most of it within the first week and then live like a pauper until their next pay day rolls around again.
We’re hearing a few stories in the media lately about families being forced to sell or move out of their homes due to defaulting on mortgage repayments. If you're finding it difficult to make your mortgage repayments and are wanting a little wiggle room, this article will teach you 5 ways to ease the pressure of mortgage repayments and put more of your disposable income back into your budget WITHOUT chasing lower interest rates.
If your wallet is feeling a bit emptier these days, you may be wondering, how can I save a bit more money on my everyday expenses? Learn our 5 different steps you can implement right now to save $50-$200 in your current budget that you can use to improve your lifestyle, pay down debt, or use to invest.
Many of us are feeling the financial pinch a bit too much currently; slashing our budgets to the bare minimum, putting all we can into savings, and saying no to the things we really want. But sometimes all the frugality in the world just doesn’t cut it and you need to earn more money to get by. In this article, we’ll give you 6 simple ways you can make extra cash so your bank account looks that little bit healthier and the forecast for your financial situation looks a bit brighter.
Kiwis get short term personal loans for various reasons such as financing a new car, renovating their house, putting deposits down for their wedding and more. But there are pitfalls to these incredibly easy to attain short-term loans. We go through their pros and cons as well as our top five alternatives to short term personal loans.
Rising interest rates continue to be a hot topic as more and more New Zealanders are having to refix after the much lower interest rates on offer during the pandemic. With more money going out to pay off your mortgage, we can you do? We ask this question and more to our Co-Founder of Futurebound and Financial Coach, Jeff, to put your mind at ease about rising interest rates and mortgage repayments.
If you're thinking that we're heading into a deeper recession you may be right. Like most New Zealanders looking to the future, you might wondering, how can I prepare my finances so that the financial blow is more of a light graze? We share five ways for you to prepare your finances for a recession so that you can have peace of mind when the next one strikes our economy.
