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 …
Budgeting & Saving Money - January 9th Timeless Money Tips 1. Pay yourself first Paying yourself first is one of the best things you can do with your money. Set your savings to autopilot. Work out how much you can save from each pay then set …
Banking & Insurance - January 9th NZ Average Salaries: Are You Earning Enough? Median NZ income* The table below shows the difference in median income between men and women for the June 2023 quarter, based on the latest data from Stats NZ. Hourly Weekly Annually Women $30.15 $1140 $59,280 Men $33 $1400 $72,800 Total Average $31.58 $1273 $66,040 Pre-tax income. Based on a 37.8 hour …
Car Insurance - January 8th How to Import a Car into New Zealand In this story we cover: How to import a car into NZ Benefits of importing a car Downsides of importing a car How to import a car into New Zealand Importing a car into New Zealand involves …
First Home Buyers - January 3rd First Home Buyers: How to Have a Stress-Free Settlement Depending on what headspace you're in, waiting to sign the final paperwork for your first home can feel like it's moving at lightning speed, or at a snail's pace. The good news is, once you've …
Home Loans - December 22nd Global Financial Crisis – What Caused it and How the World Responded What caused the Global financial crisis? The global financial crisis (GFC) began in early to mid-2007 when a loss of confidence by US investors in the value of sub-prime mortgages caused a liquidity crisis. In response, …
Banking & Insurance - December 22nd Can NZ Citizens Get a Student Loan in Australia? Can New Zealanders get a student loan in Australia? Most New Zealand citizens aren't typically eligible for a student loan, or HELP loan, in Australia. However, they can access Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) instead. New Zealand citizens …
Banking & Insurance - December 21st 25 Side Hustles to Help You Make Money Opportunities for people to start side hustles have exploded over the last decade. Platforms like Trade Me, Facebook Marketplace and Student Job Search now allow people to post jobs under a dizzying array of categories, …
