There are a number of external sites that offer budgeting services, most of which are free.
Here are a few for you to choose from:
Auckland Central Budgeting Consultants
Citizens Advice Bureau
Family Works Northern
Financial Capability Charitable Trust
Kiwi Families
There are a number of financial helplines available to you:
Money Talks
0800 345 123
help@moneytalks.co.nz
Financial Capability Charitable Trust
0508 283 438
adviser@nbfcct.com
Sorted Community Forums
Online Contact Form
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
Downloadable Brochure
Please visit our Jargon Buster page to better understand some financial terms/meanings.
These sites have some online budgeting calculators you can use:
Budgeting Tool
Debt Calculator
Financial Action Plan (A4)
Financial Action Plan (A3)
Goal Planner
Savings Calculator
Other Downloadable Worksheets
There are a few things to consider before deciding to apply for a loan:
How to be a Responsible Borrower
Money Personality Quiz
Understanding technical terms/jargon