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A survey of young New Zealanders finds four in ten didn’t view buy now, pay later as debt. That perception can influence how they use it.
State laws vary, so where you live may determine whether you’ll get to keep your home.
A looming ban on card surcharges is forcing a rethink of payments – across banks, businesses, government agencies and more.
The gap between AI and a human adviser is narrowest for commonsense guidance.
55% of Australian home loans have an offset account. But they can be difficult to navigate, set up and monitor – and they’re not a good deal for everyone.
Many Americans still write checks, even if you no longer do.
The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.
The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.
AI use in financial services is already widespread.
Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.
No, this isn’t another lecture on quitting takeaway coffee or cancelling all your subscriptions. Here’s where to start finding bigger savings.
An economist explores the gender data bias behind credit scoring and borrowing money from the bank that excludes women worldwide, denying them the same economic rights as men.
An economist offers practical steps families can take to improve their financial resilience, starting with the debt they carry right now.
Money management guidance used to be uncontroversial and staid. It’s become something completely different on social media.
The most common product for a retirement income stream in super is an account-based pension. How does it work, and what are the alternatives?
Try this calculator to see if you will have enough super to retire comfortably.
Your super balance isn’t supposed to be a scorecard. But there are simple steps everyone can take to boost it, at any stage of life.
Often, it might just come down to a lack of confidence.
Policymakers should recognize open banking as part of Canada’s response to economic abuse and small business resilience, not only as a competition or financial sector reform.
Interest rates could go up even further this year. If you’re struggling with your home loan repayments, here’s where you can go for help.


















