Are you struggling with the cost of sending your kids back to school?
Hi neighbours,
A new survey conducted by research company PureProfile reveals that 88 per cent of Kiwi families experience financial stress caused by kitting their kids out in appropriate clothing for school.
As a result, the survey found families are sacrificing basic necessities such as food, electricity, clothing and personal hygiene (22%) alongside entertainment (60%), gifts (22%) and personal luxuries like homewares and fashion clothing (70%)
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Do you think the cost of school uniforms is too high?
What do uniforms cost at the school you send your children to?
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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76.5% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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23.5% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
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