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Debt

Thu 28 Jan, 2010

If you can't make ends meet, ask for help now

Families with debts piling up on them after Christmas spending should seek help before the situation gets worse, says the Families Commission.

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Wed 9 Dec, 2009

Hard times swamp budgeting services

The Families Commission is calling for greater investment in budgeting services so they can provide early assistance and financial education.

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Report
Wed 9 Dec, 2009

Escaping the Debt Trap

Experiences of New Zealand families accessing budgeting services

This report identifies factors contributing to families being in problem debt, the impacts of such debt, and strategies used to get out of problem debt, including the role of Budgeting Services.

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Mon 5 Oct, 2009

Families Commission to host problem debt forum

Families Commissioner Gregory Fortuin has joined the chorus of criticism levelled against finance companies offering incentives to families to take out debt they cannot afford, and hopes a forum be

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Report
Sat 1 Aug, 2009

Beyond Reasonable Debt Part 2

The extent to which financial behaviour can explain over-indebtedness amongst New Zealand families

The Families Commission and Retirement Commision have jointly released this second report on debt.

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Report
Mon 1 Dec, 2008

Beyond Reasonable Debt Part 1

A background report of the indebtedness of New Zealand families

The Families Commission and Retirement Commission are carrying out joint research on the indebtedness of New Zealand individuals and families.

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