KiwiSaver Funds - August 1st How to Transfer KiwiSaver to Australian Super Can you take your KiwiSaver to Australia? Yes. If you move to Australia, you are able to take your KiwiSaver with you, by transferring your KiwiSaver into an Australian superannuation scheme. Australian super is Australia's retirement …
Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - July 31st Kids’ Saving Accounts: What’s on Offer From NZ Banks Money decisions are very much part of our day-to-day adult lives. Do we buy a coffee, or save the cash for a long-term payoff, like a holiday? Are we investing in the right KiwiSaver account? But …
Home Loans - July 31st What is a Home Loan? Property and property ownership is always a hot topic in New Zealand. Buying a property, though, usually means taking out a home loan. In this article, we explain what a home loan is, and the …
First Home Buyers - July 31st Five Tips: How to Negotiate on House Price Whether it’s after making several inspections in person and weeks of private negotiations, or through the nail-biting excitement of an auction, finalising the sale of a home is a seriously big deal. Once you’ve entered the final stages of …
Home Loans - July 30th How to Finance a Renovation in New Zealand: 5 Options Kiwis love to renovate, and it’s not hard to see the motivation behind it. A good renovation can transform a home and create substantial profits. Plan and spend your dollars wisely and you’ll take full …
Savings Accounts - July 27th What is Digital Money Management? When you hear digital money management, you're probably thinking of a simple budgeting app. And while those are super useful, there's much more on the market to help you take charge of your finances. Get your …
Banking & Insurance - July 26th Wise: the Best Travel Money Card in New Zealand It's fairly easy and convenient to get foreign currency, but it leaves you at the mercy of hidden fees and exchange rates. A quick trip to the ATM while abroad, or currency exchange at the …
Car Insurance - July 25th Demerit Points: How Many Until You Lose Your Licence? What are demerit points? Demerit points are part of New Zealand's penalty point system, which aims to decrease dangerous driving and road incidents. Whenever a driver is caught driving recklessly or committing a driving offence, they …
Health Insurance - July 24th Reciprocal Health Agreements – What Do They Cover? Reciprocal health agreements allow citizens from specific countries to receive partially (or fully) subsidised healthcare in other countries. However, there is a range of health services that are not covered, so it pays to be …
Home Loans - July 18th Am I Too Old For A Home Loan in New Zealand? When you consider that the term of a home loan can be as long as 30 years, borrowers over a certain age may not be able to pay off their home loan before they retire. …
