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Tips for the budget phobic
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Would you rather eat cockroaches than write a budget? If you've clicked on the link to get here then you really know in your heart of hearts that you need a budget.
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Rich pickings at Italian luxury goods fair
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Phone-equipped gold coffins, crocodile skin armchairs and a boat running a Ferrari engine the Luxury and Yachts Fair in Verona, Italy apparently has it...
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Couple celebrate winning $125m in lottery
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A British couple are celebrating after winning $125 million in a lottery.
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Kate Moss pressed for money
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Supermodel Kate Moss was starved of almost $9 million last year as her income from modelling was slimmed down amid the financial crisis
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The six biggest mistakes people make with their money
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Money mistakes could haunt you forever. And getting ahead financially can't wait until tomorrow to start. Here are six financial biggies to be avoided.
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Most overexposed billionaires
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Despite being rich, some billionaires just can't get enough attention.
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Is the cost of living going up?
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Do you feel like the cost of living is rising? Here's how to take charge.
Ask anyone about the cost of living and they'll tell you it's going up. Groceries...
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New Zealand a pricey place to live
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New Zealand has five cities in the list of the world's top 50 most expensive places to live.
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Secrets of the sales
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Isn't it galling to buy something "on sale" then find it considerably cheaper the following week or down the road? To get the best of sales you need to be...
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The true cost of pets
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These days it’s possible to spend as much on the basics of life for our pets as we do on our children. After all, medical care for children is free and we...
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Financial crisis forces 'Mr Christmas' to shed 20kg
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A British man who has eaten a full Christmas dinner every day for the past 15 years has dropped nearly 20kg after being forced to cut his portions during the...
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Plan your Christmas spending and have a happy new year!
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The recession has prompted many people to focus on their financial situation and take better control of their spending. But there's a risk that Christmas...
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Runaway millionaires closer to keeping cash
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Runaway millionaires Leo Gao and Kara Hurring are one step closer to keeping their millions following Westpac's botched attempt to recover its losses.
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More eating on the cheap tips
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Readers have found that by being creative they can eat frugally, but still put provide nutritious food on the table. Here are some more budget meal ideas.
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Man gambles away $178 million in Vegas, blames casino
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During a year-long gambling binge in Las Vegas one unlucky punter managed to lose more than $178 million.
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Temptations to avoid
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Some temptations are almost impossible to walk away from. For me, it's technology. I can't wander around Dick Smith without wanting to buy at least 10 tech...
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Taskforce announces ways to save government cash
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Don Brash wants to see New Zealand close the pay gap with Australia by 2025 with measures including big cuts in top tax rates, cashing up the "Cullen Fund" to...
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New Zealand's dodgiest Christmas presents
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It's been a rough year for New Zealanders and with the Global Financial Crisis leaving no stone unturned. So while most of us have spent the year closely...
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Cheap toys find favour with Christmas shoppers
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Retailers say cheaper toys are finding favour with Christmas shoppers this year.
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How to fund your summer fun
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In much the same way as our bodies tend to hold onto kilos in the colder weather and shed weight when it warms up, so do our bank accounts.
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