Home Loans - March 19th The real deal: Selling your home without an agent Co-author: Michelle Norton Technology and social media mean that the traditional role of an agent in getting the property in front of interested buyers can be bypassed by those who prefer a DIY approach. How much could …
Health Insurance - February 5th Can you get health insurance for children for free? Co-Author: Michelle Norton The good news is that, in some cases, deals for children are extended to healthcare and discounts for the family on children’s health insurance. In New Zealand, children under the age of 13 …
Home Loans - January 8th Increase frequency of home loan payments to start saving Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and expensive – activities you’re ever likely to undertake. Put that emotion aside, though, when it comes to your repayments, because we’re about to tell …
First Home Buyers - December 13th Should I hire a property manager? Co-author: Michelle Norton Owning and leasing a property can be a highly profitable venture, but renting out your investment can be challenging. Even the nicest of tenants invariably have demands, and attending to these requests, queries, and maintenance …
Credit Cards - October 16th Golden rules for maximising credit card reward schemes Co-author: Michelle Norton Working out which is the best credit card-based rewards system for you (or even if it is personally worth it at all) is not as straight forward as you may think. Used correctly, …
Credit Cards - May 23rd How to pay using chip, PIN, and contactless payments Using a credit card or a debit card is no longer a case of just swipe and sign. A combination of problems with fraud and the busy lifestyle we lead is behind the design of …
Media Releases - August 23rd KiwiSaver: Keep a long-term focus CANSTAR rates 138 investment options across 20 KiwiSaver schemes Awards 10 investment options across 6 providers a 5-star rating for Outstanding Value Aggressive, Growth, Balanced, Conservative & Defensive profiles considered The number of New Zealanders with an active …
Media Releases - August 23rd CANSTAR announces Bank of the Year – Small Business Award. CANSTAR Bank of the Year – Small Business is awarded to the institution that provides the strongest combination of business loans, deposit and credit card products as well as excelling in a range of …
Term Deposits - August 22nd Notice Saver Account: lock away cash, access within weeks Several New Zealand banks are offering savers something a little different than term deposits. A compromise, if you will, between locking away money out of reach and having it too easily accessible for a spur …
Media Releases - July 21st Kiwibank: “A responsibility to help First Home Buyers” Borrowers with 20% deposit can lock in lower home loan rates, equates to a difference of $43 per month on a $400,000 loan (see below) Borrowers with a small deposit can potentially save thousands by choosing …
