Banking & Insurance - August 8th FMG: Kiwi Consumer’s No. 1 Choice for Home & Contents Insurance It was a wild, wet and woolly start to the year, as destructive weather events wrecked havoc across vast swathes of the country. And, for many, the only thing that prevented the catastrophe turning into …
Banking & Insurance - August 3rd PIE Funds vs Term Deposits If you pay a top tax rate and are considering placing a sum in a term deposit, you could maximise your returns by investing in a PIE fund instead. What is a PIE fund? PIE stands for …
Banking & Insurance - August 2nd The Co-operative Bank: Most Satisfied Customers Home Loans Winner 2023 Congratulations to The Co-operative Bank, rated the best bank for home loans by Kiwi mortgage holders for the fourth year in a row. Most of Canstar's banking awards are based on research undertaken by our dedicated …
Banking & Insurance - August 2nd How to Build an Emergency Fund What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a financial reserve set aside for unexpected or urgent expenses that may arise. Emergency funds serve as a safety net, to protect you and your family from …
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 …
Banking & Insurance - July 12th TSB: Winner of Canstar’s Bank of the Year | Everyday Banking 2023 Congratulations to TSB, for winning Canstar's 2023 Bank of the Year | Everyday Banking Award for its great transaction accounts and excellent credit card products. What is Canstar's Bank of the Year Everyday Banking Award? For our …
Banking & Insurance - July 10th Dosh for Teens Have you signed up for Dosh yet? Dosh is New Zealand's first digital wallet. It enables instant payments in shops and restaurants, and money transfers between friends and family, through its clever app, making them …
Banking & Insurance - June 19th Squirrel: Which Way Mortgage Rates? Now that inflation appears under control, what are mortgage rates likely to do? Squirrel mortgage expert John Bolton shares his views. Inflation under control For a while, there were some clear signs that we were starting to …
Banking & Insurance - June 16th What Does Building Insurance Cover? What kind of insurance do you need for your home? If you are a homeowner or you own an investment property, building insurance is one of the types of cover you need to consider. Building insurance …
Banking & Insurance - June 16th How Does Renters Insurance Work in NZ? If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you might think that it’s your landlord’s responsibility to look after things like insurance. In reality, it’s actually your responsibility. As a renter, you need to take …