Quarter of New Zealanders can’t cover a $500 emergency, survey suggests
A Kiwibank savings survey suggests a quarter of New Zealanders would be unable to cover an unexpected $500 expense.
A savings survey conducted by Kiwibank suggests that around a quarter of New Zealanders would not be able to cover an unexpected $500 cost. The findings point to many households living paycheque to paycheque with little financial buffer.
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A quarter of NZers can't cover a $500 shock, Kiwibank survey suggests
'Paycheque to paycheque' – A quarter of New Zealanders can't cover a $500 shock, Kiwibank savings survey suggests