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Money Big guzzlers: 3 things you're doing that are racking up your energy bill You might be surprised which home essentials are costing you most – and how easy it is to cut them back without giving up comfort.

Money 4 new ways banks keep your details safe Bank security has come a long way since the days of hiding your cheque book under the mattress. Today’s digital tools don’t just make banking more convenient – they make it safer, too.

Money Budget 2025 reply: What a vote for the Coalition will get you No tax cuts, a reduction in fuel prices and bolstered defence… Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon reports on what’s in the NLP’s Budget reply for us.

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Money Budget 2025: All the hip-pocket help for over 50s Pre-election sweeteners help the deficit go down… Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon breaks the Budget down for us.

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Money Unlock your entitlements: 12 amazing benefits for older Kiwis New Zealand has a raft of benefits lurking within its retirement income and health system, sometimes with confusing eligibility and application processes. Carolyn Tate summarises 12 great support services, concessions and rebates available to many older Kiwis - get online and check your eligibility today.

Money 6 reasons you should probably switch your bank If the bank fees are too high, the service too low, or you’d rather queue than use your banking app, it might be time to move on. If you don’t trust your data is secure, it’s definitely time…

Money 5 ways to negotiate a better deal and save a stack of money Prices keep going up, up, up, but don’t just accept it. Here’s how to fight for a better deal on insurance, utilities and services.

Money Is now the time to go into business for yourself?Running your own freelance or microbusiness can be a great pathway to retirement, where you earn a few dollars and get to do work on your own terms. Flying Solo’s Suze English explains Hemi Hossain’s advice for starting your own microbusiness.