Home Loans - November 13th Reserve Bank keeps OCR at 1%, predicts 2020 spending boost To the surprise of many commentators in the market, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has kept the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 1%, (13 November) for the second time in a row. Any changes …
Car Insurance - November 9th How to stay safe on New Zealand roads Whether it’s making the most of school holidays, or (hopefully) basking in the sunny Christmas sun, driving in New Zealand for a good old-fashioned road trip is popular among Kiwis. But, before you throw your …
Car Insurance - November 5th Electric cars in New Zealand: What’s the buzz about? Electric vehicles are a key component of New Zealand's environmental goal to be a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. And, many New Zealanders are open to making the switch. According to a Canstar Blue 2019 survey*, …
Home Loans - October 28th Beware of the risks of reverse mortgages There are many ways to pay for costs that come up in retirement; join a KiwiSaver scheme to build up a retirement savings pot, ensure your home is paid off and use your own savings …
Travel Insurance - October 28th Travel insurance tips for seniors: 3 things to keep in mind If you’re in the young at heart camp – rather than the young – then you might be looking at a slightly different kind of getaway. Cruises are popular among the older demographic but it’s …
Credit Cards - October 17th How to avoid financial pain over the Christmas break There are also ways we can end up frittering away money without even realising, such as getting caught out with an overdraft fee, honour or dishonour fees. Canstar outlines what these fees are - and how …
Credit Cards - October 15th Zero liability protects shoppers against fraudulent purchases What is credit card zero liability protection? Credit card zero liability protection helps to safeguard credit card users against various credit-card related crimes. A zero liability credit card effectively means that your credit card issuer or …
Credit Cards - October 13th What features can help protect you against credit card fraud? The basics of credit card security are well known; don’t let anyone see you enter your pin, don’t share your pin number and, whatever you do, avoid letting your credit card get into the wrong …
Home Loans - August 1st Pros and cons of buying an investment property Co-Author: Olivia Fairhurst While we talk about the struggles of young New Zealanders trying to get their foot in the door in the property market, let’s not begrudge those lucky enough to consider investing in property. For …
First Home Buyers - June 26th Low deposit home loans come with a costly catch Co-author: Olivia Fairhurst As at April 2019, a total of $964 million in lending was loaned to first home buyers in New Zealand in the previous year. And, of this, $387 million was at a Loan …
