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Are diamonds still a girl’s best friend?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Johanna B

Marilyn had a modern take on money and security for women. In Gentlemen Prefer Blondes She famously sang: “A kiss on the hand may be quite continental But diamonds are a girl’s best friend A kiss may be grand, but … Continue reading →

Ten tips on how to have a good enough Christmas without busting your budget

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Johanna B

Dreading Christmas because of the cost? You’re not the only one, but don’t despair. You don’t have to ruin yourself to enjoy Christmas. Lots of budgeting articles talk about lists of who you give to and how much you should … Continue reading →

Want a safe bet? Try investing in a company with women on board

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Johanna B

Companies with at least one female director on board are 20 per cent less likely to go bust. And even less likely if they have two or more women on board. Such female-friendly companies also tend to be more stable … Continue reading →

If you can do long division you can invest

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Johanna B

Six simple sums are all you need to get you started… The Commission for Financial Literacy and the NZX are trialling free lunchtime talks in basic investment to teach would-be investors the basics. Hosted by the NZX, the talk by … Continue reading →

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How to have a great wedding on a budget

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Johanna B

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You can still have a great wedding on even a modest budget. To find out how, I asked the Citizens Advice Bureau’s West Auckland budgeting expert, Maureen Little, for tips. “Plan, plan, plan – it’s the only way to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Money Tagged budget, cheap loans, traditional wedding, Wedding

Peer-to-peer lending – better for borrowers and lenders?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Johanna B

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Website-based peer-to-peer lending is new to New Zealand but promises borrowers and lenders a better deal than that offered by the banks. Overseas, people are piling in. But there are risks for lenders. What is on offer is an investment, … Continue reading →

Posted in News Tagged better interest rates, Peer-to-peer lending, risky investment

Crowd-funding – hot but risky

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Johanna B

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There is a buzz about crowd funding right now and it’s well worth anyone setting up a business, as well as investors wanting something different, taking a look at it. You may have already tried what is fast becoming old-style … Continue reading →

Posted in News Tagged buying shares, Crowd funding, investment for women

Busting financial jargon – old and new

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Johanna B

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Want to invest but don’t understand the money lingo? Here are some plain English translations of the jargon – new and old. Although Kate & Whio is aimed at women, jargon-busting is helpful for anyone wanting to understand the big … Continue reading →

Posted in Big picture Tagged Busting financial jargon, investment made easy, plain English finance words

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