Credit Cards - March 26th What’s the Difference Between Visa & MasterCard? Co author: Nicole Barratt Credit cards are an everyday feature of finance, and Kiwis are big fans. Between February 2020-2021, we spent over $42bn on our credit cards here in NZ – that's around $8500 per …
Travel Insurance - December 12th Must-pack items for tropical beach getaways Co-author: Michelle Norton Don’t get caught out – use our packing list guide to help you write your travel checklist – a handy guide to a stress-free getaway. Lazing about on the sand or diving through the …
Credit Cards - December 10th Ideas for Christmas gifts for Dad – & none of them are socks… Co-author: Dhayana Sena “Dads are most ordinary men, turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown Ah, good old Dad. Whether he’s our biological Dad, our Stepdad or foster Dad, or …
Personal Loans - November 13th Personal loan pre-application checklist Co-author: Dhayana Sena Applying for a personal loan can be a quick and simple process, if you know what to expect and are well prepared. Follow these tips to ensure you have everything you need before applying. Most …
Home Loans - November 12th What does the Reserve Bank of New Zealand do for us? CO-author: Dhayana Sena What is the Reserve Bank and the Official Cash Rate? RBNZ is our country’s central bank. It has been in operation since 1934 and has been 100% owned by the New Zealand Government since …
KiwiSaver Funds - May 12th Choosing a KiwiSaver fund: What you should look for Co-author: Michelle Norton When getting down to the nitty gritty of finding the right KiwiSaver fund for you, comparing the product disclosure statements of the different funds you've narrowed your search down to is a good …
Credit Cards - March 20th Can I get a credit card with no credit history? Co-author: Michelle Norton If you have never had a credit card or a personal loan or a home loan before, and you have no credit history, so how can you get a credit card? If you …
First Home Buyers - September 4th Buying a House Vs Building a House Co-author Michelle Norton Pros: You know what you’re getting Buying an established home means you know what you’re getting in three keys ways. First, the potential defects of an established home are often visible, or show up in …
Credit Cards - June 5th Am I eligible to apply for a credit card? Canstar explains how to know whether you are eligible for a credit card or not. In order to apply for a credit card, you will need to meet several eligibility criteria conditions, including the following: Over …
Life Insurance - February 5th What is Life Insurance? Co-Author: Michelle Norton What is life insurance? Life insurance is a lump sum payment to your family and other beneficiaries, in the event of your death or upon being diagnosed with a terminal illness. The purpose of …
