Home Loans - June 22nd How a Credit Score Impacts Your Ability to Get a Home Loan Co-author: Nicole Barratt If you’re currently in the market for a home loan, you may have concerns about how a lender will view your application. Income, occupation and age are all factors that could potentially affect …
Home Loans - June 17th How to Finance a Renovation in New Zealand: 5 Options Co-author: Nicole Barratt Kiwis love to renovate, and it’s not hard to see the motivation behind it. A good renovation can transform a home and create substantial profits. Plan and spend your dollars wisely and you’ll …
Travel Insurance - December 10th What to do if you lose your wallet while travelling Co-author: Dhayana Sena What To Do If You Lose Your Wallet It’s the ultimate nightmare for even the most experienced traveller - losing your wallet to theft, negligence or plain bad luck. Losing credit/debit/travel cards, various IDs, …
Personal Loans - December 8th How to keep your car clean with these 5 essentials Co-author: Michelle Norton A car is an expensive thing and most of us like to try and keep our cars looking nice to reflect the money we spent (and continue to spend) on them. But it’s …
Car Insurance - November 19th 7 things not to leave in your car this summer Co-author: Dhayana Sena As temperatures rise and summer is fast approaching, it’s time to be a bit more mindful about what you leave in your car. Possessions that are typically fine to be left in your …
Credit Cards - November 3rd Lose your credit card? Here’s what to do next Co-author: Michelle Norton With the festive season around the corner, many New Zealanders will be preparing for a holiday - whether it's within the country, or further abroad. Regardless of where you end up, all that …
Home Loans - July 28th Should you get a line of credit home loan? Co-author: Olivia Fairhurst There may be at least a few points in your life where you require a large sum of cash relatively quickly. Perhaps you have emergency medical expenses, or want to do a home …
Home Loans - July 28th Floating rate home loans: Pros & Cons Co-author Olivia Fairhurst What is a floating rate home loan? At its core, a floating rate home loan is a home loan with an interest rate that can fluctuate at any time. Changes in the interest rate …
Home Loans - January 15th What are the pros and cons of interest-only mortgages? Co-authors: Ellie McLachlan and Olivia Fairhurst Some people might view an interest-only mortgage as an attractive choice when considering finance options for a home. However, interest-only loans were designed with very specific types of borrowers in mind, and …
Credit Cards - January 7th How to save money: 30 simple tips Co-author: Olivia Fairhurst 1.Check your bank accounts Check to see whether you can change to savings bank accounts that pay higher interest rates for identical or lesser fees. Not only will some accounts offer higher rates, they …
