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Explore our latest blog to gain tips and knowledge about financial wellbeing, healthy relationships and more.

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Explore our latest blog to gain tips and knowledge about financial wellbeing, healthy relationships and more.

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Getting prepared for banking payments all year round

From 26th May 2023, all electronic banking payments will be processed on the same day, seven days a week, between most New Zealand banks – including public holidays. These new changes mean you will be able to make or receive same day payments any day of the year, even if you are
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04/04/2023
A senior woman embraces her millennial daughter as they happily walk through a natural parkland area and enjoy their time together. The daughter is smiling at the camera.

What to expect when joining DEBTsolve

This programme gets great results but it isn’t a quick fix. Working through unmanageable debt can be complex and requires commitment from you to get back on track. DEBTsolve is provided entirely over the phone and through email. We often work with our clients anywhere between a few weeks to
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14/03/2023
Couple in love of 26 years old Down Syndrome in a park in Montreal doing selfie with mobile phone. They are learning to live independently. Color and horizontal photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Creating a budget with your partner

Budgeting with your partner is a great way to forge a healthy financial relationship while also creating a solid framework for a shared financial future together. As a couple, your money situation will constantly be changing, so when one person holds all the money responsibility it can be difficult to
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10/03/2023
Man sitting outside a house working on laptop and writing notes.

Keeping tabs: adding mindfulness to your money

Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with money is a multi-faceted journey. But perhaps one of the most important elements is to foster a sense of awareness of your financial situation, not just as a once-off, but as ongoing. Paying attention to your money, how much you have, how much
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05/01/2023
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What to expect when applying for a Good Loan

We follow the government’s Responsible Lending guidelines, which means that before you commit to a loan, we have to make enquiries so we can be satisfied you can afford the loan and it meets your requirements. One of our Good Loans Advisors will have a conversation with you about your
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28/11/2022

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We provide loans for essential items but not for cash, vacations, or normal household bills like food or future rent.

To apply for one of our Good Loans you must be: