Banking & Insurance - January 23rd School and Charity Donations Tax Refunds: What You Can Claim and How to Apply Which donations can I claim a tax refund for? In New Zealand, you can claim a tax credit for donations made to eligible charities and some schools. You can claim a tax refund for donations of …
Car Insurance - January 18th How Much to Lease a Car in NZ? How Much to Lease a Car in NZ: In this story we cover: What does it mean to lease a car? What are the different lease types? Benefits of leasing a car Downsides …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 18th Can I Claim Super and Still Work? What is NZ Super? Superannuation (or NZ Super) is a fortnightly payment for Kiwis who are over 65 and meet the following criteria: NZ citizen / permanent resident / or hold a residence class visa Are …
Car Insurance - January 16th What is the Road User Charge? What are road user charges? Anyone using New Zealand’s roads contributes towards their upkeep through taxes. Petrol vehicle users pay through levies on petrol, while drivers of heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight) and all …
Budgeting & Saving Money - January 11th What is F.I.R.E? What is FIRE? The F.I.R.E (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is a community of individuals dedicated to a strategy of intense saving and investing. The goal is to achieve financial independence, enabling them to retire much …
Credit Cards - January 11th Can I Have a PayPal Account Without a Bank Account? When shopping online, you can pay using PayPal wherever you see the PayPal logo. You can also use PayPal to send money to family and friends within New Zealand or overseas. Here’s what you need …
Pet Insurance - January 10th Positive Reinforcement for Dogs: Examples and Training Trips What is positive reinforcement in dog training? Positive reinforcement is also sometimes called reward training for dogs. Essentially, it means that you reward the behaviours you want to promote and you don’t react to those you’d …
First Home Buyers - January 10th Asbestos in a Home NZ: All You Need to Know Why is asbestos dangerous? Asbestos is a strong and heat-resistant material that was once used in buildings and products. But, breathing in tiny asbestos fibers can seriously harm your lungs and even cause cancer. That's why …
Home & Contents Insurance - January 9th What Can Invalidate Home & Contents Insurance? Home and contents insurance policies typically come with specific terms, conditions, and exclusions that can vary between insurance providers. While the details may vary, there are some common factors that could potentially invalidate a home …
Travel Insurance - January 9th How to Clear Customs Faster What does it mean to 'clear customs'? Clearing customs involves going through the process of being inspected and approved by customs authorities when travelling overseas. This process ensures compliance with specific rules and regulations, the safety …