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Budgeting one cent at a time
Perhaps the most important promise we can make to ourselves is to re-evaluate our budget.
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8 Rules for managing your money like a millionaire
People who accumulate wealth are often scrupulous when it comes to budgeting.
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Willie Apiata: a lesson in class
The war hero takes his Values programmes to schools throughout New Zealand.
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How much is that house really worth?
How to know you’re not wasting your time and money on places you can’t afford.
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Making your holiday home pay for itself
With a little market research and smart buying, you can find a holiday home that covers its costs.
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Can You Recession Proof Your Job?
Lockdown made us consider our priorities, our values and our financial situations.
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Five tips for leadership from a Westpac GM
REDnews sat down with Karen Silk to learn her top tips for leadership and success.
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How mushroom kits have bloomed into an award-winning business
Less than 18 months after GoodVibesFungi launched, they've won an award.
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Online secondhand shopping to overtake fast fashion by 2029 thanks to Gen Z
Generation Z – the under-24s - are leading the growth of online thrifting.
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How to start an eCommerce business from home
There are multiple platforms to choose from when it comes to selling products online.
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Westpac becomes first bank to offer sign language interpreters to Deaf customers
NZSL is a critical form of communication and is New Zealand’s third official language.
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How Sharesies co-founders are breaking the taboo of women talking about money
Brooke and Sonya jointly won the 2020 Women of Influence Business Enterprise Award.