Personal Loans - October 15th Personal Loan vs a Home Loan Top-Up: Which is Right for You? What is a home loan top-up? A home loan top-up is when you use the equity in your home to access a loan. This is done by topping-up your mortgage by the amount you need to …
Personal Loans - October 15th How Many Personal Loans Can You Have At Once? Can I have more than one personal loan? If you already have a personal loan, you can certainly apply for another one. However, it’s worth noting that individual lenders will have their own policies about the …
Personal Loans - October 15th Can I Get a Personal Loan With Bad Credit? Can I get a personal loan with bad credit? In this story we cover: What is a bad credit score? Can I get a loan with a bad credit score? Secured loans: what are they? …
First Home Buyers - October 11th Essential House Inspection Checklist Between the time you inspect a property and make an offer and the time you settle and it becomes yours, there are a number of potential issues that can come up, and problems that might …
Banking & Insurance - October 9th What is the Minimum Wage in NZ? What is the minimum wage? As of April 2023, the minimum wage in New Zealand gas been $22.70 an hour. However, some exclusions apply for those who are training, just starting-out or under 16 years of …
Pet Insurance - October 8th Top Low Maintenance Pets for Apartments 1. Green-cheeked conure Small in size but big in personality, green-cheeked conures are excellent exotic birds for apartment dwellers. These playful birds have charisma by the bucketload and love to engage with their owners. Curious and …
Banking & Insurance - October 8th How to Write a Budget It's all too easy to spend a couple of extra bucks here and there and, before you know it, blow the week's paycheck. Writing a budget helps you make sense of your dollars and ensures …
Banking & Insurance - October 6th Core Inflation vs Headline Inflation What is core inflation? Core inflation is a measure of of the underlying inflation trends in the economy. It should be noted that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) uses a range of core inflation …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 4th How Much KiwiSaver Do You Need for Retirement? Retirement is one of those things that seems distant and unimportant while young. And then, by the time we get older and start to worry, it's often too late. That's where KiwiSaver comes in. KiwiSaver …
Personal Loans - October 4th Can You Sell a Car With Finance Owing? There are plenty of reasons why you may want to sell your car. A lifestyle change may warrant a down, or up, size. Perhaps you’ve gone green and only take the bus now. Or maybe …