Home & Contents Insurance - July 18th How to Save on Home Insurance Author: Sean Callery The cost of insuring your home and its contents can vary considerably based on factors including where in the country you live, the materials used to build your home and the value of …
Health Insurance - July 17th How Much Does an MRI Cost in NZ? In this article we cover: What is an MRI? What are MRIs used for? What happens during an MRI? How much does an MRI cost? Are MRIs covered by ACC? Does private health insurance cover …
Personal Loans - May 30th The Pros and Cons of Personal Loans How does a personal loan work? A personal loan allows you to borrow money to pay for something or to consolidate your debt. As soon as you receive the lump sum amount, you begin repaying it …
Personal Loans - May 27th Dosh Loans: Everything You Need to Know What is Dosh? Launched in 2021 by Kiwis Shane Marsh and James McEniery, Dosh is a digital wallet that helps New Zealanders to better manage their money, spending and savings. Unlike some other financial platforms, Dosh doesn't charge …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd KiwiSaver First Home Buyers Withdrawal: 11 Useful Steps House hunting is stressful enough, without finding out you missed a step toward KiwiSaver first home withdrawal approval. To avoid a nasty surprise at the last moment, there are a number of things you need to …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is the First Home Loan? It's always been tough to save a deposit to buy a first home. However, there is some assistance available for first home buyers. And one option is the First Home Loan from Kāinga Ora. So …
Banking & Insurance - May 23rd How to Negotiate a Better Deal on Your Bills While bills may be a fact of adult life, it doesn’t mean you should be paying more than you have to for all your regular expenses. One way to potentially cut costs is to negotiate …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is a Mortgagee Sale? What is a mortgagee sale? People often use the terms "home loans" and "mortgages" interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference. A mortgage is essentially a guarantee on a property. When a bank lends money, it requires …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd Help for First Home Buyers: What’s on Offer? First home buyers (FHBs) have got it tough. House prices remain sky-high, but all is not lost. There is some assistance available to FHBs. Canstar explores the First Home Loan and incentives on offer in NZ. Help …
Home & Contents Insurance - May 15th How Much Contents Insurance Do I Need? What is contents insurance and what does it cover? Contents insurance provides cover for your possessions, should they become lost, stolen or damaged. It usually covers everything from your furniture and appliances to your clothing, cutlery, …
