Budgeting & Saving Money - February 27th KiwiSaver benefits: Don’t miss out, sign up today Co-author: Michelle Norton Canstar breaks down the reasons why grabbing a KiwiSaver opt in form should be the top of your to-do list, so you can reap the benefits of KiwiSaver. Benefits of KiwiSaver – let us …
Credit Cards - January 8th Debt management & getting out of debt Co-author: Olivia Fairhurst he very words debt management are enough to make hands clammy and hearts race, especially if you are falling behind in multiple repayments on credit cards and personal loans. Biting the bullet and making an action plan to …
Finance News - October 3rd Risk vs return: What are the KiwiSaver investment options? Co:author: Michelle Norton Image credit: pengpeng Choosing KiwiSaver investment options is more complex than simply depositing money at the bank. There are many different options such as cash, property, bonds and share-based KiwiSaver funds. These different options …
Credit Cards - September 3rd Credit card limit increase – should you take the higher limit offer? Why you should be careful before accepting a higher credit card limit. Higher credit card limits – encouraging more debt? If you’ve ever owned a credit card and been a consistently responsible user of it (in the …
Life Insurance - May 7th Redundancy Insurance: Would You Ever Need It? Also known as “income security insurance” or “unemployment cover”, redundancy insurance can add another layer to your financial coverage. But do you really need it? Whether it is because of overseas outsourcing, an industry slow-down, or …
First Home Buyers - February 27th How much should first home buyers borrow? How much to borrow for a home an important question if you want to avoid getting into an overwhelming amount of debt. From the perspective of a first home buyer, it’s usually a question of how much you can borrow, …
Travel Money Cards - June 27th Travel money card fees to watch out for Co-author: Michelle Norton Canstar has rounded up travel money cards available in New Zealand, comparing upfront fees, exchange rates, and other charges, along with the features and benefits on offer. These ratings help you accurately judge …
Compare Travel Based Credit & Debit Cards - August 9th Travelling overseas: 8 things to do before you leave Planning an overseas trip will almost always require a significant amount of research and coordination if everything is to go smoothly, and the sheer amount of preparation can exhaust even the most organised people. The …
Travel Money Cards - July 18th Travel Money Card Fees and Charges Co-author: TJ Ryan This year CANSTAR has for the first time rated travel money cards, specifically comparing upfront fees, exchange rates, and other charges, along with the features and benefits on offer. These ratings help you accurately …
Travel Money Cards - July 17th 5 benefits of a travel money card There are plenty of ways to access your spending money when you travel overseas. One method is a travel money card. So what are some of the possible benefits? 1. Ability to lock in your exchange …
