Category Archives: Improve your budgeting
Pay your fine, or pay the price
From 13 February 2012, information on overdue fines and reparation can be requested as part of a credit check. This will allow companies that offer credit to make [..]
Waiheke Youth Initiative
WIN A HAMPER.. Waiheke Youth Initiative invites you to take a photo of your family at dinner time and take it to Waiheke Countdown and be in to [..]
COPING AFTER CHRISTMAS
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to run and hide from your bills, right? It’s probably harder to stick to your budget during the Christmas holidays than [..]
FINANCIAL PLAN 2012
It is a great time to start the financial plan for the 2012 year. Take Control of your Money. Start the budget. Consider it – a work in [..]
Christmas is on the way…. 4days. And then the holiday season.
Pay all your essential bills… like rent, mortgage, power, phone Stick to your budget limits- decide how much money you have to cover all your holiday needs Take [..]
WINZ Online My Account for those on a benefit
You can access your details from WINZ by opening an online account. Go to www.workandincome.govt.nz and register. You will need to create a username, password and a security [..]
CONSERVE WATER NOW!
# clean out gutters, check taps & pipes for leaks. (Tenants ask your landlord) # place buckets in shower & use collected water to flush toilet # place [..]
Planning tips on eating well for less
Being organised is the key to cooking good food on a low budget. Buying specials wisely and buying seasonal food helps. Have a shopping list ‘on the go.’ [..]
Working out a Good Budget Means You Can -
Enjoy a happier life Enjoy the pleasure of Planning Enjoy the satisfaction of saving Enjoy more financial security Know that you control your money Not your bills controlling [..]
Is Budgeting for You?
Money issues are universal and can happen to anyone. Managing your money is a basic need of life in NZ, yet many receive no training. Not having enough [..]
