Banking & Insurance - March 6th How to Move Funds to New Zealand Thanks to international money transfers, it's relatively simple to transfer funds to New Zealand. Canstar looks at the steps you'll need to take. How do I transfer funds back to New Zealand? When you come back to …
Best-rated Pet Insurance - February 26th Cat Adoption Checklist Tips for adopting a cat Adopting a new cat or kitten is an exciting time for you, the cat and the shelter. So how will you know which is the right cat for you? Being an …
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 22nd 5 Common Money Mistakes We all make mistakes in life, but not all of them have the potential to hurt our hip pocket. We have identified five common money mistakes that could prove to be expensive. Canstar has crunched …
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 …
Home & Contents Insurance - February 20th How to Save on Home and Contents Insurance The cost of insuring your home and its contents can vary massively based on factors including where in the country you live, the materials used to build your home and the value of its contents. …
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 18th Free Financial Advice in NZ: Where to Find it If your budget is tight, but you feel like you could use some guidance on managing your debt, investing, KiwiSaver, insurance, or other aspects of managing your money, there may be ways to get financial …
Best-rated Pet Insurance - February 15th 7 Reasons to Compare Puppy Insurance Quotes Early On Why should you compare puppy insurance early? Getting insurance for your canine while they’re still young brings several benefits across cost and cover for both you and your furry friend. On the other hand, if you …
Home Loans - February 15th Squirrel: What is Overcapitalisation? What is overcapitalisation? When you break it down, overcapitalisation is basically when you spend money on a renovation that won't be recouped by your home's increase in value. It can happen with any part of the …
Credit Cards - February 12th 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 …
Home & Contents Insurance - February 12th Ending A Lease: What Are Your Responsibilities as a Renter? What are the renter's responsibilities? Before moving day As a renter, you have certain responsibilities that you must meet before you move out. These include: Giving notice: give at least 28 days’ written notice to end a …