Banking & Insurance - October 8th How to Write a Budget It's all too easy to spend a couple of extra bucks here and there and, before you know it, blow the week's paycheck. Writing a budget helps you make sense of your dollars and ensures …
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 1st How Much of My Income Should Go Towards Rent? Housing is a significant cost in New Zealand. Not only for those chipping away on a mortgage amidst rising interest rates. But also for the roughly one-third of Kiwis living in rentals. In fact, the …
Banking & Insurance - August 11th Student Bank Accounts: What’s on Offer? It's no secret that tertiary students are strapped for cash. With student loan living costs barely covering rent, let alone basic necessities, many students find themselves between a rock and a hard place. In fact, …
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 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 …
Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - July 31st Kids’ Saving Accounts: What’s on Offer From NZ Banks Money decisions are very much part of our day-to-day adult lives. Do we buy a coffee, or save the cash for a long-term payoff, like a holiday? Are we investing in the right KiwiSaver account? But …
Savings Accounts - July 27th What is Digital Money Management? When you hear digital money management, you're probably thinking of a simple budgeting app. And while those are super useful, there's much more on the market to help you take charge of your finances. Get your …
Banking & Insurance - May 1st Best Rates: Savings Accounts Vs Term Deposits Over recent months, for both borrowers and savers, we’ve seen long-term interest rates fall slightly as shorter-term rates have continued to nudge higher. And, as a result, some savings accounts are now offering bonus interest …
Banking & Insurance - July 15th Heartland Bank wins Canstar’s Bank of the Year | Savings Award 2022 Unlike many other banks, the Heartland Bank has a short history here in New Zealand, having only been in the market for just over ten years. However, what the bank lacks in history, it more …
Banking & Insurance - July 15th Canstar Reveals NZ’s Outstanding Value Savings Accounts Congratulations to Heartland Bank and Rabobank, the winners of Canstar's inaugural awards for Outstanding Value | Savings Accounts. Canstar’s Savings Accounts Awards recognise the institutions that provide outstanding value to New Zealand consumers through their suites …
