Health Insurance - September 27th BMI Calculator: What is my Body Mass Index score? What is the Body Mass Index (BMI)? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a scale used by health professionals that can help to assess if a person’s weight is within a healthy range and track weight …
First Home Buyers - July 30th What are the Risks of Buying Off the Plan? What does buying off the plan mean? Buying a property off the plan means buying a property that has yet to be constructed, such as an apartment in a complex that’s yet to be built or …
Pet Insurance - July 30th What Are The Top 10 Dog Names In NZ? Top dog names in NZ 1. Luna Sitting in first place, Luna is the top registered dog name in NZ. The name Luna means moon in Spanish, Italian and Latin. Roman mythology hails Luna as the goddess …
First Home Buyers - July 25th How Does a Mortgagee Sale Affect Tenants? What is a mortgagee sale? A mortgage is a home loan secured against a property. If the borrower fails to make their mortgage repayments, the lender can sell the property to recover the money they are …
Banking & Insurance - July 24th How do I Work Out My Tax Code? Why do I need to know my tax code? You need a tax code if you receive a salary, wages, an income-tested benefit, or any other income where tax is deducted before payment. Your tax code …
Home & Contents Insurance - July 18th How to Save on Home Insurance Author: Sean Callery The cost of insuring your home and its contents can vary considerably based on factors including where in the country you live, the materials used to build your home and the value of …
Personal Loans - May 30th The Pros and Cons of Personal Loans How does a personal loan work? A personal loan allows you to borrow money to pay for something or to consolidate your debt. As soon as you receive the lump sum amount, you begin repaying it …
Personal Loans - May 27th Dosh Loans: Everything You Need to Know What is Dosh? Launched in 2021 by Kiwis Shane Marsh and James McEniery, Dosh is a digital wallet that helps New Zealanders to better manage their money, spending and savings. Unlike some other financial platforms, Dosh doesn't charge …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd KiwiSaver First Home Buyers Withdrawal: 11 Useful Steps House hunting is stressful enough, without finding out you missed a step toward KiwiSaver first home withdrawal approval. To avoid a nasty surprise at the last moment, there are a number of things you need to …
First Home Buyers - May 23rd What is the First Home Loan? It's always been tough to save a deposit to buy a first home. However, there is some assistance available for first home buyers. And one option is the First Home Loan from Kāinga Ora. So …