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'Paycheque to paycheque' - A quarter of New Zealanders can't cover a $500 shock, Kiwibank savings survey suggests

'Paycheque to paycheque' - A quarter of New Zealanders can't cover a $500 shock, Kiwibank savings survey suggests

Westpac says its customers are spending just 3.4% more than a year ago, while the population has grown 2.8% and retail prices have increased about 4%; customers with mortgages particularly spending less

Westpac says its customers are spending just 3.4% more than a year ago, while the population has grown 2.8% and retail prices have increased about 4%; customers with mortgages particularly spending less

Credit bureau Centrix says company liquidations are on the rise, with credit defaults climbing 'across the board' in September

Credit bureau Centrix says company liquidations are on the rise, with credit defaults climbing 'across the board' in September

Debt stress among young people and businesses rising, Centrix says, with borrowers aged under 25 appearing 'to be struggling quite consistently'

Debt stress among young people and businesses rising, Centrix says, with borrowers aged under 25 appearing 'to be struggling quite consistently'

Stephen Agnew argues that financial education has its limits, meaning if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

Stephen Agnew argues that financial education has its limits, meaning if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

Jane Kelsey warns we're in for economic doom if we don't stop trying to make money from money

Jane Kelsey warns we're in for economic doom if we don't stop trying to make money from money