KiwiSaver Funds - January 17th What did KiwiSaver look like before it hit its pre-teens? Canstar takes a look at where KiwiSaver has come from, before the scheme became the “poster child” for New Zealand retirement savings. When did KiwiSaver start? Officially, KiwiSaver was passed into law in August 2006. The scheme …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 8th How to get Government Contributions for Kiwisaver Whether you're planning on using KiwiSaver towards retirement, a first home - or both- finding ways to boost that savings balance will certainly help you along the way. And there is one really simple way …
KiwiSaver Funds - January 8th Should you opt out of Kiwisaver? If you're reviewing your finances, one major area you might want to consider is KiwiSaver. And, if you're new to the investment game, it's understandable if you've got a few questions. In this guide, we'll …
KiwiSaver Funds - December 19th Looking for your dream job? Give these sites a whirl Finding the dream job – or any job – can be stressful. We’ve hunted down the best free job search websites, across a range of industries. It's that time of year where you can't help but …
KiwiSaver Funds - December 13th What do employers have to do under KiwiSaver? When it comes to KiwiSaver, there is a lot to consider as a member. What KiwiSaver provider will you go with? What fund type, or types, will you choose? Will you take the low risk - and …
Personal Loans - December 9th Canstar announces 2018 five-star personal loan providers Harmoney, NZCU Baywide and The Co-Operative Bank have been named as the providers offering five-star personal loans. According to Canstar research, these providers have some standout features, to make things simpler for borrowers. These providers offer …
Personal Loans - December 9th How do credit scores affect personal loan rates? Canstar researched and rated personal loans – including car loans – for the 2018 Personal Loan Star Ratings. The three providers who received a five-star rating all have a range of rate offers for their …
Home Loans - November 27th More low deposit lending up for grabs for first home buyers Come New Year, banks will be allowed to issue 5% more low deposit home loans, thanks to a LVR regulation change, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced today (28 November). From 1 January 2019 onwards, …
Home Loans - November 15th How to use the NZ home loan rate cuts to your advantage It's an interesting time in the New Zealand home loan market. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said it is seriously considering pulling back on the minimum 20% deposit requirement for owner occupiers. And, …
Credit Cards - November 7th Public, businesses also need to ‘wake up’ to banking conduct risk Canstar takes a look at some major themes and questions from the 8 November Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) media conference on the latest Monetary Policy Statement. In today's announcement, RBNZ opted to keep …
