What not to spend your money on if you want to get ahead – Diana Clement
Furniture, electronics, recreational equipment, holidays, weddings. Borrowing for purchases creates a double hit because you pay for an…
Flight of the Conchords and the Perils of Reunions
In the history of musical satire, there is nothing quite like Flight of the Conchords, the duo of…
MoMA Names Makeda Best as New Photography Chief
The Museum of Modern Art has named Makeda Best, a deputy director of the Oakland Museum of California,…
How AI can and can’t help you with your finances – Diana Clement
It’s very good at helping you create rules for your financial situation. Such as: No purchase over $x…
Retirement planning guide: Pros and cons of downsizing your family home – Diana Clement
The promise The Financial Services Council (FSC) released research in 2017 surveying 2200 people, finding that 54% of…
How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia – Diana Clement
Once your capacity reduces, managing day-to-day money can become difficult. You might forget to pay bills, or lose…
How university students can avoid financial chaos – Diana Clement
The results added up in black and white can be an eye-opener and the first step to financial…
How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30 – Diana Clement
Younger people may not want to hear about this from politicians or men in suits. So I asked…
How to declutter your financial life – Diana Clement
Now’s the perfect time to check phone plans and utility bills. Are you still paying for services you…
The biggest money lessons from 2025 – Diana Clement
I’ve written three follow-up articles to one about NZ Super and retiring overseas. I learned that readers can’t…
Where to find the best tips to live a frugal life – Diana Clement
The Happy Saver Ruth The Happy Saver covers a wide range of personal finance topics, but a recent…
How to prepare financially for aged care – Diana Clement
The first thing to know is that your relative must be assessed as needing long-term care. The needs…