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The cost of being: A dad and first-time homeowner who hates sneaky fees

As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a 35-year-old working in finance explains his approach to spending and saving. Want to be p...

Smart financial habits that can save families thousands

Looking for practical ways to make your household income go further? The biggest impacts don’t often come from the big, dramatic changes. Instead, steady routines can strengthen yo...

Managing Family Finances While Raising Kids of All Ages 

Picture a single month: daycare tuition due for the toddler, registration fees for a tween’s soccer league, and driving lesson costs for a teenager who just turned 15. All in the s...

Budgeting tips for single parents: How to make your money go further

The seven financial steps EVERY woman should have taken by her 50s: Our experts reveal how to secure a rich and enviable...

Women usually take the lead in household finances, paying bills and drawing up a budget, but research shows we are still at risk when major midlife changes strike.

Money Diaries: A marketing manager on €90k currently on unpaid leave after having a baby

This week, our reader is keeping an expenses spreadsheet to see where her money is going while juggling taking care of her two young children.

Money Diaries: A financial administrator living in the west of the country

This week, like so many others, our reader is working and balancing that with taking care of her children during the school holidays.

Smart Strategies for Family Financial Relief

Juggling family finances can feel like a never-ending act. With school costs, groceries, and unexpected bills popping up, it’s easy to feel like your money is stretched too thin. I...

Financialisation of households

Individuals take different types of loans to meet essential needs, which increases import bill

Personal finance links: how life unfolds

Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the...

Smart Household Management: How Busy Moms Keep Daily Family Spending on Track

Between school field trips, sudden sports gear upgrades, and the endless rotation of grocery store runs, managing a home can quickly feel like running a multi-department enterprise...

How is your budget looking at the moment? Would you like to keep a Money Diary for us?

We’re asking readers to keep a diary to let us know how your finances are looking.

Practical Personal Finance Audits to Accelerate Your Property Wealth Creation

Building sustainable wealth from property requires more than selecting the right suburbs and focusing on cash flow yields. Your real financial independence is in managing your dail...

55% of Americans say their finances are getting worse — here's how to budget when your income changes every month

The cost of being: A homeowner who wants their money to work harder than they do

As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a government worker explains where they spend and how they save. Want to be part of The Cos...

Where is your take-home pay going? Tell us what eats your budget

Even Kiwis on relatively comfortable incomes are asking why their bank balances seem to shrink so quickly.

Financial experts give tips on how parents can help young adults save hard-earned money

Michelle Charlesworth spoke to a finance expert and a 26-year-old New Jersey resident working nine jobs on how to save and maximize money.

What kind of financial partner are you to your other half? There are four key types of personalities when it comes to mo...

For many couples, money remains a touchy subject and can be an endless source of tension. So take Wealth's Money Quiz to find out what kind of financial partner you are.

Seven ways college students can manage their finances — because money decisions impact financial security when starting...

If you’re starting college this fall or you’re currently a student, here are some expert recommendations.

Money Diaries: It's back to school, end of summer, will you be watching your spending?

As the evenings get darker (yes, we went there), and as your teachers used to say, it’s time to tighten the belt and knuckle down for the winter. Why not track your saving and spen...

3 big questions to ask Mom and Dad before you make a major financial commitment

At 35, you might have an MBA and a six-figure salary but still make terrible money decisions. Here's why calling your parents isn't a walk of shame.

Personal Finance Habits That Help You Navigate Uncertainty (Even When the Market Is Loud)!

Supply chain professionals live in a world where certainty is rare. Demand shifts, costs spike, lead times wobble, and a single disruption can turn a clean plan into an urgent scra...

Money Tight? 10 Smart Ways to Fund Your Lifestyle

Rising grocery prices, increasing insurance premiums and the occasional unexpected expense can quickly eat into even the most carefully planned budget. Whether you're saving for a...

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