Teach saving habits early. By Pakanui Tuhura.
The Old Year is out and the New Year is in so it is a great time of year to…
Budgeting Advice
Managing finances can be one of the more stressful parts of family life. An important factor for the well being of all New Zealanders is financial security and stability. Good budget advice helps families achieve and maintain this stability, by giving them the tools and knowledge needed to manage family finances a little better.
Money versus Wealth by Pakanui Tuhura
I read an article in the Daily Post recently that looked at the growing gap between New Zealand household incomes…
Building Financial Capability by Pakanui Tuhura
Over the last 12 months the budget advice sector has reviewed the services offered by budget services around the country…
Money and Relationships by Pakanui Tuhura
Blast from the Past In February 2008 Pearl Pavitt wrote an article for the Daily Post about the effect that…
An important check up by Pakanui Tuhura
A few years ago we ran a radio advert asking people to come in for a financial checkup and compared…
Planning for a family home
Recently the Reserve Bank announced tougher new rules aimed at curbing investor purchasing of houses as the cost of owning…
Basic DIY on cars makes sense by Pakanui Tuhura
The costs of owning and driving a vehicle over its lifetime usually far exceed the original purchase price. In addition…
Saving for Christmas by Pakanui Tuhura
It seems a bit strange to be talking about Christmas when we still have 6 months to go, but this…
The cell phone revolution
It is surprising how many people cruise through life living in the moment and not worrying about the future. As…
That new address comes at a price by Pakanui Tuhura
As you read this article the Rotorua Budget Advisory Service should have moved offices from Community House on Haupapa Street…