Your money and your mental health
22 Sep 2022
Beth
Mental Health Awareness week runs 26 Sept - 2 Oct. Money stress has a major effect on our mood and mental well-being. We have five simple steps to reduce your financial stress and enhance your mental health.
Does your KiwiSaver fund match your values? Part 3
19 Sep 2022
Leti
Ethical investing series: Part 3 of 3 This is the final part of our series on Ethical Investing, where we will discuss the controversial areas in which some KiwiSaver funds are invested. BetterSaver can help you ensure your fund matches your values.
Does your KiwiSaver fund match your values? Part 2
12 Sep 2022
Leti
Ethical investing series: Part 2 of 3 Many Kiwis might have an issue with two areas where some KiwiSaver funds invest: animal testing and nuclear power. By being fully informed, you can make your own opinion and make sure your investment aligns with your values.
Does your KiwiSaver fund match your values? Part 1
5 Sep 2022
Leti
Ethical investing series: Part 1 of 3 Your KiwiSaver dollars are supporting various companies and what they engage in. Your investment can have a positive impact, but it can also support things that go against your values. What's your money supporting?
Want to buy a home? Know your borrow power
29 Aug 2022
Zac
First home buyers' series: Part 2 of 2 The New Zealand property market is no joke. In part two of our first home buying series, I explain how to figure out how much you could borrow, and look at some of the creative ways Kiwis are getting on the property ladder.
First-home buyers update - what’s changed in 2022
25 Aug 2022
Zac
First home buyers' series: Part 1 of 2 My partner and I bought our first home in 2020, so I am familiar with how overwhelming and stressful the process can be.
What does the OCR increase mean for you?
22 Aug 2022
Joe Taylor
The Reserve Bank recently announced an increase in the official cash rate (OCR) to a seven-year high of 3%. Sound like financial mumbo jumbo? I'll break it down in this week's blog.
Finances getting you down? Time to take control.
15 Aug 2022
Beth
When you have been hit with one thing after another, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. But there are a few little things you can do to take control of your finances.
How to make your KiwiSaver inflation-proof
8 Aug 2022
Joe Taylor
To celebrate Sorted Money Week we decided to tackle the topic of inflation, so if you’re wondering how it works, read on.