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INTRODUCING MONEYTALKS
September 2018
MoneyTalks is free and available to everyone. You can quickly get in touch with one of MoneyTalks trained financial mentors by phone, text, email, or online chat and they will provide you with confidential – and free – advice. And if you need it they can put you in touch with relevant financial capability and budgeting services providers in your community.
TEN WAYS MONEYTALKS CAN HELP YOU
October 2018
You don’t need to be in financial crisis to benefit from contacting the MoneyTalks helpline. Here are ten areas where MoneyTalks financial mentors can help you, no matter what your financial situation.
CHRISTMAS, SAME DAY EVERY YEAR - MONEYTALKS
November 2018
Christmas comes at the same time every year and yet it still manages to catch us unprepared. It’s never too early to start preparing for Christmas, and by planning ahead you can reduce the sudden impact that the holiday season can have on your wallet.
THINKING OF GETTING A LOAN - MONEYTALKS
November 2018
Getting a loan is a simple reality for most New Zealanders. Before you commit to one, there are a few things you need to consider.
PREPAID POWER – WHO ARE THE PROVIDERS AND WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?
March, 2019
Prepaid power is an excellent way of ensuring certainty in your bills and power cost, and helping to avoid debt. But who provides it, and is it really a good option? The first thing you need to know is you most likely need a smart meter to be eligible...
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SHOPPING FOR INSURANCE
February 2019
Insurance, we all need it. Life, car, home and contents, there’s a lot to unpack. Choosing the right coverage There are so many things that might not be automatically included when you’re choosing coverage. Do you need it just for theft, or do you also need protection...
WAYS TO SAVE WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT
February 2019
You know the importance of a proper budget, and you know the importance of saving, but it’s also important to have a bit of money set aside for any unexpected expenses...
SAVE POWER, SAVE MONEY
March 2019
Cutting back on your power bill can seem like a scary task, and you might feel like you’ll have to lose comforts or essentials in order to achieve it. But with little tips and tricks you can have a real impact on your finances, without any huge sacrifices. Laundry There...
WHAT IS A CREDIT SCORE
April 2019
We’ve all heard the words “Credit Score” at some point in our lives, and most have us understand enough to know its a number that people use to determine whether or not we can be given credit (loans, hire purchase, etc). But What is it really? Well in New...
HOW TO IMPROVE CREDIT SCORE
April 2019
Credit scores can be a scary thing to think about, but a bad score is not the end of the world. Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your credit score, and if you need a hand understanding what your credit score...