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Banking & Insurance - August 14th

Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers Credit Cards Awards

A credit card is a great financial tool. If used wisely it can help smooth cashflow, and rewards cards can provide great cashbacks, flights and other freebies. However, some cards do come with high interest rates,…

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Banking & Insurance - August 11th

The Co-operative Bank Rated No.1 by Kiwis for Banking

Congratulations to The Co-operative Bank! The homegrown bank has done it again, winning our Most Satisfied Customers | Banking Award for the fifth time in seven years. The bank's latest win brings its tally of recent…

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Banking & Insurance - August 3rd

Best PIE Funds in NZ

PIE funds work exactly like term deposits, except the interest you earn can be taxed at a lower rate. These lower rates are called prescribed investor rates (PIRs): Annual Income Income Tax Rate PIR $15,601-$53,500 17.5%…

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Banking & Insurance - July 31st

How Much Interest Could You Earn on $1 Million?

KEY POINTS: Term deposits are a low-risk way to invest your money (compared to, for example, shares) that deliver a fixed rate of interest. Interest rates on term deposits rise and fall in step with changes…

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Banking & Insurance - July 30th

How Long Should I Fix My Mortgage For?

KEY POINTS: Six-month fixed mortgage rates are around 45 basis points higher than current 1- and 2-year fixed rates. Twelve-month rates would have to fall further by the end of the year to justify fixing for…

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