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Banking & Insurance - July 14th

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 14th

Best High Interest Savings Accounts in New Zealand

What is a high interest savings account? High interest savings accounts typically offer higher rates of interest than traditional savings accounts, and break down into three main types: Instant access savings accounts These accounts offer instant…

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Banking & Insurance - June 29th

Canstar's awards for NZ's best savings accounts

Saving money always makes economic sense, whether it's for a short-term goal, such as a holiday, or for long-term financial stability. And Canstar's latest research reveals the best savings products in New Zealand can be found at…

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Banking & Insurance - June 28th

Canstar's awards for NZ's best everyday accounts

Congratulations to TSB, for winning Canstar's 2026 Bank of the Year Everyday Banking Award for its great transaction accounts and excellent credit card products. What is Canstar's Bank of the Year Everyday Banking Award? For our…

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Banking & Insurance - June 22nd

How much do I need to earn to avoid mortgage stress?

Mortgage stress is defined as having to spend over a third (33%) of pre-tax household income on mortgage repayments. This means that high-income households can meet the definition of being in mortgage stress, even though they…

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