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It’s a good time to spring clean your finances and get your money fighting fit says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today as Money Week kicks off.
“Financial fitness is a lot like physical fitness. It’s easy to put off taking the first step. But once you do, you’ll really notice the benefits. Money Week is the perfect opportunity to take the first step to managing your money better,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope.
“Being financially fit means being financially confident. It’s about having a plan and realising your goals. It’s about managing your money better on a daily basis to help build a more secure future for you and your family.”
Banks across the country are joining other organisations to support Money Week through a range of free events and initiatives.
“We’re right behind Money Week because people who are financially well-informed make better money decisions. That’s good for banks and good for their customers.”
“If you’re looking for ways to improve your financial fitness your bank is good place to start. They’d be happy to talk to you about your goals and how to achieve them. You can also find out about products and services that best suit your particular needs.
“Taking the first step can be the hardest part. Now’s a great time to do it. Money Week offers something for everyone, whatever your financial fitness levels,” adds Hope.
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Labour MP David Shearer and Kirk Hope from the Bankers’ Association go head-to-head on whether Kiwis are getting a fair deal from banks.
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Hope pointed to NZ$6.6 billion contributed to the New Zealand economy in 2014 in wages to 25,000 employees and other spending, along with NZ$1.8 billion paid in taxes.
“It’s a pretty competitive market; that’s one reason banks may choose not to pass on any additional capital costs to their customers,” he said. “They may of course choose to do that.”