KiwiSaver Funds - May 7th What is a Default KiwiSaver Scheme? Co-author: Nicole Barratt Thousands of New Zealanders are enrolled in default KiwiSaver schemes. Default KiwiSaver schemes are low-risk. They are designed to give you an introduction to investing in KiwiSaver, if you haven't yet decided what …
KiwiSaver Funds - April 19th What is KiwiSaver and How Does it Work? Having been around for more than a decade, the retirement savings initiative KiwiSaver is something most Kiwis will have heard of. According to the Financial Markets Authority's latest KiwiSaver report, there are 2,934,268 KiwiSaver members. …
Personal Loans - December 10th Canstar announces 2019 five-star personal loan providers Taking out a personal loan to help you through some extra expenses can be a big commitment, so make sure to do your homework to find a personal loan that best suits your needs. Canstar …
First Home Buyers - December 3rd First Home Buyers: Saving for a Home Loan Deposit Tips Saving money to buy a house may seem like an impossible task but it certainly can be done with some hard work and dedication. Though it might take a significant period of time to achieve, …
KiwiSaver Funds - November 28th How to Make Voluntary Contributions to KiwiSaver Making voluntary contributions to your KiwiSaver account can prove beneficial for your long-term savings. But how do you go about doing so? Here, Canstar provides a brief guide on how to make voluntary KiwiSaver contributions. Making …
Home Loans - November 26th What is an LVR and how do LVR rules affect you getting a home loan? Buying property is no simple feat and there are several things to consider before making a purchase. One of those things is understanding what a loan-to-value ratio (LVR) is when taking out a home loan. …
Credit Cards - November 25th Online shopping is rising, so why are Xmas shoppers still hitting the mall? Online shopping is steadily growing as an industry but, as the silly season fast approaches, we still see stores constantly full of people doing their Christmas shopping. So, does this mean that our shopping habits favour in-store …
Credit Cards - November 20th GST is coming to online shopping: What you need to know From 1 December, everything you buy from foreign online retailers will be taxed. Here’s what you need to know about the pending changes and how it will impact you and your shopping. The current situation with …
Home Loans - November 13th Finding Your Ideal Home Loan: Floating rate vs Fixed rate Co-author: Michelle Norton With market rates constantly changing, mortgage holders and home loan applicants should weigh up their fixed and floating home loan options. Use this guide to help identify your ideal home loan. First up, the …
Travel Insurance - November 6th Eco-conscious travel – doing your bit for the environment Being a responsible and environmentally conscious citizen is a lot easier when you’re in control of your own living situation and surroundings. This is a lot more challenging when travelling around the world. Here are …
