Let’s face the reality and then, let’s just run away from it for a moment. When it feels like there is not much fun on the horizon and the budget can’t get any tighter – it’s time to get creative to survive in style.

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.

’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.