Bankruptcy has a significant impact on a person’s life and the Debtfix Crew always considers other debt solutions that have better results for borrowers and lenders.

February is our month for diversity in Aotearoa with Valentine’s love the focus for some, while others reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and yet more throw in the colourful Pride Festival. As a nation we are progressing but there is a long way to go before all people are truly accepted and respected.

When a problem seems like a big rock, Leeanne Stowers starts with the obstacles and eliminates them one at a time knowing they have a big impact on our health, well-being and general peace of mind.

The Debtfix crew launched with a positive start to 2021, initiating a collaborative hui at Warkworth with major stakeholders who work to reduce New Zealanders’ personal debt.

Borrowing money and juggling debt is entrenched in our Kiwi lifestyle but too many people are unwittingly falling into traps with outrageous costs – both financial and social. In 2020, the Commerce Commission cracked down on high-interest lender from Australia, Pretty Penny, warning all creditors to follow New Zealand’s rules set up to protect our most vulnerable.

As we launch into 2021, business commentators indicate there is enthusiasm in New Zealand for people to start their own enterprises despite uncertainty resulting from Covid-19.

Being part of the Debtfix crew has been a real eye-opener for Sharon Graves and she is constantly in awe of how people cope, make do with so little and stretch their money to survive.

There’s something mothers and fathers need to share with their daughters. Learn about money.

That’s everything about money – from interest rates to credit scores.

’Tis the season for temptation – to blow out the credit card, to overindulge and to live like there is no tomorrow. Fair enough, everyone deserves some Christmas spirit so Debtfix has put together some joy giving ideas that will inspire your festivities without crashing your credit score.

Years of working in financial services presented an opportunity for our new Navigator to change course and set her sail into fair winds.

It’s official – the Debtfix Navigators are making a difference to the well-being of New Zealanders.

Recently, we surveyed people Debtfix has had some contact with – either big or small – and asked how things are going.

There is a lot of job satisfaction when you see exactly how much money is paid off people’s debt each month.