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Priscilla Dickinson

Priscilla is Newshub digital's money editor, based in Auckland.  From an insurance background, Priscilla enjoys helping people to develop a positive relationship with their money to achieve financial goals.

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A property investor and coach, Steve Goodey reveals he recently purchased a house for $860,000, which after renovations, nets him $80,000 in rent per year.
Me and My Money

'Pays me $80,000 in rent': Property investor reveals recent house purchase makes him a couple of hundred each day
Mortgage debt increased 30 percent between June 2018 and June 2021, according to StatsNZ net worth figures.
Debt

Mortgages drive total household debt up 29 percent over last three years - StatsNZ
AA senior policy adviser Terry Collins, said there's more pricing pain coming for motorists, as the jump in Crude Oil prices flows through to pump prices.
Oil Price

'It's got to flow through': Petrol prices tipped to move higher over the coming week
The shopper paid $62.99 for a box of five rapid antigen tests on Tuesday.
Coronavirus

'Outrageous': Pharmacy's inflated price for box of rapid antigen tests leaves shopper in shock
A 2022 Global Cost of Property Report shows New Zealand is sixth least affordable to buy a house.
Housing

NZ ranked sixth least affordable country to buy a house - report
Latest CoreLogic HPI figures show national growth dropped below 1 percent in February.
Real Estate

'Significant drop': Property value growth falls below 1 pct, marking lowest monthly gain since September 2020

A realestate.co.nz February report shows stock has increased almost 50 percent year-on-year.
Real Estate

'Market slowdown': Asking prices plummet in some parts of NZ as more houses available

Related video: Electricity Retailers’ Association chief executive Cameron Burrows spoke to AM about how to save money on power. Video - Newshub; Image - Getty Images.
Money

'Shocking': Power customer on fixed price contract receives email showing daily charge to double

Related video: Director of Bowl & Arrow, Hannah Reid spoke to AM about the impact of Omicron on her business. Video - Newshub; Image - Getty Images.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Support Payment applications are open - here's what you need to know
Properties resold over the three months to December 2021 made a median price gain of $420,000, a latest CoreLogic Pain and Gain report shows.
Real Estate

'Record-high': Property owners pocket median profit of $420K from December quarter sales

Katrina Shanks, CEO of Financial Advice New Zealand says using her electric bike to commute and run errands saves her money as petrol costs rise.
Me and My Money

'Electric bike': Financial Advice CEO on how using a bike instead of a car saves money as petrol costs climb

Before locking in a new rate, borrowers can consider their plans and goals, compare rates across lenders and structure their mortgage according to their needs.
Mortgages

'Important not to rush in': Five things to consider before locking in a new mortgage interest rate

The Official Cash Rate has increased by a quarter of a percentage point, to 1 percent, Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr confirms.
Interest Rates

'Moving too slowly': Official Cash Rate jumps for a third time as Reserve Bank continues rate hike path
Westpac's economic overview report says the economy is running up against capacity constraints.
Coronavirus

'Running against capacity': Economic growth to slow as NZ enters third year of COVID-19 pandemic - report
Bank economists expect the Official Cash Rate, currently 0.75 percent, to move up to 1 percent on Wednesday.
Interest Rates

'Inflation pressures are too strong': Economists weigh in on cash rate hike amid Omicron outbreak
The newspaper clipping, dated July 1975, was shared on Facebook.
Housing

'$26 per week': Mid-70s newspaper clipping a nostalgic reminder of what rent used to cost in central Wellington
The founder and CEO of BetterSaver, a KiwiSaver advice provider, advocates buying shares and holding onto them.
Me and My Money

'More likely to be profitable': Buying shares and holding them better than 'day trading', KiwiSaver adviser says
Kiwis spent less money on dining out this Valentine's Day compared to previous years, but spent a similar amount on flowers, watches and jewellery.
Money

Valentine's food and drink spending down, indicating dining out ditched for dinner dates at home

Grocery staples such as lettuce, butter, cheese and mince are costing a lot more, shoppers say.
Groceries

'Lettuce nearly $6': Price-conscious shoppers on biggest food price hikes they're seeing

Amid growing Omicron cases and new self-isolation rules, Newshub asked MBIE and MSD to clarify the rules around use of sick leave and the Government COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme.
Coronavirus

Pay options for workers self-isolating during the Omicron outbreak

January Trade Me Property figures show the average asking price for properties nationally is up 24.6 percent year-on-year, the number of properties for sale is up 18 percent.
Real Estate

Property: Average asking price up by a quarter year-on-year, 18 pct more houses for sale - Trade Me
Although a slow-down in property sales is typical over January, REINZ chief executive Jen Baird, said last month's sales were weaker than normal.
Real Estate

'Weaker than we'd normally expect': Property sales volumes fall across the country, marking slowest start to year since 2011 - REINZ

Scammers prey on feelings of loneliness, which can be more prevalent on days such as Valentine's Day, BNZ says.
Scams

'Love isn't always in the air': Romantics reminded to be vigilant of repeat scammers this Valentine's Day
Prices of new rentals are up 5.5 percent year-on-year, latest StatNZ data shows.
Housing

Housing: Prices for new rentals up 5.5 pc year-on-year, latest figures show
Caley Callahan reports.
Food Prices

'Quite a change': Food prices jump 2.7 pc in a month, marking highest rise in five years
If you're strapped for cash, here are some ideas to make your money go further.
Cost Of Living

'Information is power': Five ways to make money go further as the cost of living ramps up
Latest StatsNZ figures show the impact of price rises on different households, middle-spending households coming under the most pressure from petrol price rises.
Cost Of Living

Cost of living up 5.2 pc for all households, driven by escalating petrol prices
ASB made a cash net profit of $742m for the six months to December 31 - up 22 percent compared to the same period in 2020.
Business

ASB half-year profit up 22 pc to $742 million after increase in total lending
Shoppers said they'd settle for cheaper brands for things like butter, flour and sugar to save money, but many drew the line at buying cheap toilet paper.
Groceries

'We end up using more': Shoppers reveal the one item they won't skimp on to save money
Some of the ways people can save money are by buying in bulk, and washing and reusing medical masks.
Coronavirus

'Use up to ten times': Four ways to save money on face masks as bandanas, t-shirts, no longer acceptable
Real estate company Barfoot & Thompson says the average selling price in Auckland was down 3.8 percent in January, compared to December.
Real Estate

Auckland property selling prices 'eased marginally' over January, real estate company says
Related video: Watch: More than half of New Zealand workers considering changing jobs in 2022. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Getty Images
Employment

More than two in five workers plan to quit their jobs, a sign the 'great resignation' could soon hit New Zealand - research
A net 65 percent of real estate agents report seeing fewer first-home buyers, the latest REINZ Tony Alexander survey shows.
Real Estate

'Weakest period': First-home buyers retreat from property market as FOMO gives way to fears about finance approval
The official unemployment rate has dropped to 3.2 percent, according to latest StatsNZ figures.
Unemployment

'Way beyond maximum sustainable employment': Unemployment drops to record-low 3.2 percent

Latest CoreLogic data for January shows national property values rose over 2 percent in January, higher than in December.
Real Estate

Property values deliver 'surprise' 2.1 pct gain in January amid forecasts of slower growth
Watch: Miriam Fisher talks to The Project about back-to-school costs.
Money

'$100 to $200': Three simple hacks to save money on back-to-school costs
Rising interest rates are one the key drivers of market volatility, experts say.
Markets

Explainer: The reason share prices are volatile this year and what it means for investors, KiwiSaver members

The founder of Eat My Lunch and AF Drinks says she learned to take responsibility for herself from a young age.
Me and My Money

'All consuming': Eat My Lunch founder on what it feels like to be short of money
An online shopper tracked the price of a box of 50, P2 face masks, finding the price increased from $39.99 on January 7, to $108 on Thursday morning, an increase of 170 percent.
Coronavirus

COVID-19: Online retailer's 170 pct price hike on P2 face masks 'crazy', shopper says
Related video: Economists forecast inflation to hit 6 percent, and COVID-19 disruption could mean a little more pain in the pocket is yet to come.
Consumer Price Index

Cost of living jumps 5.9 percent, biggest annual rise in three decades
CoreLogic and Infometrics are forecasting annual property price growth to drop down to the single digits this year.
Real Estate

'5 percent or less': Property price growth likely to fall to single digits in 2022, possibly 'close to zero' - property economist
Research released by ASB, which surveyed almost 600,000 of its customers, showed financial wellbeing was strongest in the Tasman region and weakest in Gisborne.
Money

'A valuable buffer': Bank research reveals regions where customers had the highest and lowest savings ahead of Omicron outbreak
In a January mortgage broker survey by Tony Alexander and mortgages.co.nz, 83 percent of respondents say banks are less willing to lend.
Mortgages

'Preventing home buying': Banks less willing to lend following CCCFA changes - mortgage adviser survey
Higher levels of absenteeism and changes in behaviour are likely during Omicron, ASB says.
Economy

'Much milder': Omicron outbreak likely to hit the economy differently than previous outbreaks - major bank
Experts from AA and Consumer NZ share their top tips to reduce fuel costs.
Motoring

'Expect further increases': Five ways to cut petrol costs down
For people wanting to prepare in case they need to self-isolate, NZ Nutrition CEO Sarah Hanrahan suggests buying frozen and canned veggies, and topping them up with fresh ones.
Coronavirus

'Affordable way to up number of veggies': Groceries useful to have on hand during Omicron outbreak

Sharing his money habits, Matt McHardy, general manager client relationships at PMG says one thing he hears frequently is people wish they'd started saving and investing earlier.
Me and My Money

'Worth the squeeze in the end': Creating wealth takes hard work, dedication and sacrifice, property fund client manager says

ANZ has adjusted it's Official Cash Rate forecast, now anticipating it will hit 3 percent by April, 2023.
Interest Rates

'Cold comfort to people with massive mortgages': NZ's biggest bank adjusts cash rate forecast, predicts it will hit 3 pct
There's no hard-and-fast rule on when to discuss money at an interview. Experts suggest applicants do their research first.
Money

Changing jobs: How to prepare for the money discussion at job interviews
A Wellington man who struck Lotto First Division plans to use his $1m win to get onto the property ladder.
Lotto

'Strange feeling': Wellington Lotto winner planning to use prize money to get onto property ladder