Credit Cards - November 6th Credit Card Debt: What is it and How Does it Work? Credit card debt consists of the money you've spent on your card and the interest you've accrued, and it can accumulate if you do not manage your finances carefully. For many Kiwis, credit cards have become …
Pet Insurance - November 1st 7 Pet Parenting Mistakes to Avoid Not sure what we mean by pet parenting mistakes? Maybe your cat has trained you for their chosen mealtime by complaining at the crack of dawn, or you let your pup jump on guests because …
Banking & Insurance - November 1st NZ Bank Overdrafts: What’s on Offer? An overdraft is a bank-provided service allowing you to spend more money than you have in your account, either through an agreed-upon (authorised) or unauthorised borrowing arrangement, typically incurring associated fees and interest. Canstar explores …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 31st Why You Should Treat Investing Like a Subscription Many of us think nothing of having the money for our Netflix or Neon subscription come out of our bank account or having our gym membership fees deducted each month, but what if you took …
Banking & Insurance - October 31st Answers to Six of the Most Googled Money Questions How much can I borrow for a home? It’s smart to have a rough idea of how much you may be able to borrow before applying for a home loan. Lenders each have their own formula …
Personal Loans - October 31st Secured vs Unsecured Personal Loans: Which is Best? Secured and unsecured loans are two specific types of personal loans, each with distinct characteristics: What is a secured personal loan? A secured personal loan is a type of personal loan that requires the borrower to provide …
Home Loans - October 30th House Flipping in NZ: 5 Expert Tips What is house flipping? House flipping is an investment approach that typically involves buying undervalued properties, renovating them and then selling them on at a profit. The aim is generally – theoretically at least – to …
Banking & Insurance - October 27th How to Save $5000 in Three Months It might seem like a big ask but saving $5000 over three months is not impossible. There are a number of simple things you can do to reach that goal and we have come up …
Pet Insurance - October 27th Tips for Puppy Training Basic cues for puppy training At seven to eight weeks old, your puppy is ready to begin learning basic cues like ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and ‘come’. They’re full of lots of energy and noise but have a …
Car Insurance - October 27th How to Transfer a Car’s Registration What is a car registration? When a car first comes into the country, it has to be registered in the Motor Vehicle Register. As part of this, a legal owner is identified, a one-time fee is …