Pet Insurance - March 15th What Happens During a Vet Check-up? Kiwi vet, Dr Cath Watson explains what vets look at during routine check-ups. Step 1: General Observation First up, your vet consult will probably start with a general observation. They’ll look at your pet’s overall condition, like …
Banking & Insurance - March 15th Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? In this article we cover: What is a Power of Attorney? What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? What are the benefits …
Banking & Insurance - March 13th Answers to 5 Money Questions You Might be too Embarrassed to Ask They say that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, and that certainly applies to any questions about money. But sometimes it doesn’t feel like that. You may think it’s something simple and don’t …
First Home Buyers - March 12th How to Refinance a Mortgage What is refinancing a mortgage? Refinancing a mortgage means replacing a current home loan with a new one. Many people refinance to secure a lower interest rate, or to access the equity in their home to …
Pet Insurance - March 6th Dog Adoption Checklist When you’re considering a dog it’s important to remember it’s a long-term commitment, much like having a baby. Dogs are for life, which is why preparing for parenting one is essential. You don’t want to …
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 …
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. …