Car Insurance - March 12th What Happens if Your Car is Written Off? Sometimes after an accident a car will be repairable, but that’s not always the case. The car may be damaged beyond repair, or an insurer may decide the cost of carrying out repairs is worth …
Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - March 5th Guide to the Student Allowance in NZ Guide to the Student Allowance in NZ. In this article we cover: What is the Student Allowance? Am I eligible for the Student Allowance? Who isn't eligible for the Student Allowance? What's the difference between Living …
Car Insurance - February 20th Car Depreciation: How Much Value Does a New Car Lose? The saying goes that a car loses value the moment you drive it off the lot. But how much value is that? And what about a year or two, or three, later? While predicting the …
Personal Loans - February 20th Can I Get a NZ Student Loan to Study Overseas? Can I get a student loan to study overseas? While you likely won't be able to get a NZ student loan for most overseas campuses, there are some situations when you may be eligible to receive …
Credit Card Rewards - February 12th Responsible Borrowing: the Difference Between Good and Bad Debt There’s a time to borrow and there’s a time to save. In many respects, it’s a truthful adage. People have always borrowed money. Governments have always borrowed money. Used wisely, debt can be a tool to …
Car Insurance - December 14th What was the Clean Car Discount? What was the Clean Car Discount? The Clean Car Discount was a government initiative, introduced in July 2021. Originally it provided fixed rebates for consumers who purchased electric (EV) and hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Over the next two …
Car Insurance - December 12th GWM Ora vs. MG 4: The Battle for Best Budget EV Electric Vehicles (EVs) don't come cheap. If anything, they're famously expensive… In fact, if you look at the most popular EVs in New Zealand, they are, on average, about twice the price of the most …
Personal Loans - December 11th Bank vs Non-Bank Lending The best personal loan for you will vary depending on your individual financial situation, credit score, and the specific terms and conditions that you're looking for. And several factors influence what makes a personal loan …
Banking & Insurance - November 20th A Guide to Bridging Loans Whether you've outgrown your house, are looking to scale down, or have discovered your dream home, sometimes it suits to buy a new property before selling your current one. In such a situation, you might …
Car Insurance - November 9th EV Loans: What Loans Are on Offer for Electric Vehicles? What are EV loans/sustanibility loans? Essentially, these are loans for purchasing an electric vehicle and/or undertaking other sustainable initiatives such as installing an EV wall charger or solar panels. More often than not, these loans are home …
