Rocket | Financial Literacy

Have you found yourself falling into financial pitfalls? Maybe it’s high interest credit cards, maxing out student loans or spending too much with buy now pay later services. Without the right knowledge you might fall into some of these financial traps.
Rocket is here to help. With Rocket, our mission is to empower you to make educated financial choices. So, jump in and take a look. Start your financial journey today.
Rocket was created by rangatahi (young people), and proudly fuelled by Heartland. We’ll continue to make improvements to the app to make it even easier for you to use. If you have any feedback, please let us know through the Rocket app or send us an email at [email protected].

Key features
• Learn about financial concepts by completing learning modules in mission control
• Reinforce your learning with quizzes for each mission
• Use tools and calculators to find out how much a loan will cost over time or how much you need to save to reach a savings goal
• Track your progress by creating an account and working your way through each mission

Topics covered
• What is banking – learn about the different types of cards, accounts, interest and how banks work
• Budgeting – learn how to avoid unnecessary spending and look at how your savings add up over time
• Payment options – find out more about the buy now pay later service that is gaining popularity and learn how to make empowered and educated decisions if you’re using it
• Basics of credit – learn the basics of credit, credit scores and how much credit could cost you
• Life after school – learn about student loans in NZ and aspects of your working life, like reading pay slips and knowing your tax code

Heartland includes Heartland Group Holdings and Heartland Bank Limited.