Banking & Insurance - August 5th The Co-operative Bank First for Home Loans House prices – whatever the economic times, they're a perennial conversation point. Are they set to rise? To fall? What about mortgage interest rates? Which way are they turning? These questions take on new significance if …
Banking & Insurance - July 30th Bank with SBS Bank for Satisfaction Guaranteed As physical banks have disappeared from our high streets, ironically, we've become even more reliant upon their services. Cash is going the way of the chequebook, so we're increasingly using the banks' tech to swipe, …
Banking & Insurance - July 16th Heartland Bank: Expert Advice on Savings Accounts For the third year in a row, Heartland Bank has outperformed its competitors to win our Bank of the Year | Savings award. It's a great result for the homegrown challenger bank, which was also recognised …
Banking & Insurance - July 13th Heartland Bank | Canstar’s Bank of the Year Savings 2020 In a highly competitive market, one bank stands above the others when it comes to savings accounts: Heartland Bank. Heartland Bank has only been in the market for seven years. However, this is Heartland's third straight …
Banking & Insurance - July 12th BNZ | Canstar’s Bank of the Year Everyday Banking 2020 In a highly competitive market, one bank stands above the rest when it comes to everyday banking accounts: BNZ. As the winner of Canstar's 2020 award, the BNZ rated highly across all its products, covering transaction …
Banking & Insurance - May 27th Extended Warranties: Are They Worth the Money? Author: Martin Kovacs Paying extra for an extended warranty may provide peace of mind at the check-out, especially when purchasing a big-ticket item, but before opting for added protection, it's worthwhile weighing up a number of …
Banking & Insurance - March 23rd What is Quantitative Easing And What Does it Do? As the spread of COVID-19 continues to take its tragic toll on human life and the global economy, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has announced a plan to buy up to $30 billion …
Banking & Insurance - March 3rd A Guide to House Sitting: What Your Insurance Will and Won’t Cover A lot of Kiwis don’t realise that any damage done by a house sitter invited to look after your home may not necessarily be covered by your home and contents insurance. If someone damages your …
Banking & Insurance - February 27th Getting your teen on the road: top tips for teaching learner drivers The day your son or daughter is ready to get behind a wheel is one of the most exciting of any teen’s life. Before they jump in your vehicle, make sure they’ve read and understood …
Banking & Insurance - December 18th Government announces new deposit insurance regulations Yesterday, as part of Phase 2 of the review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced a new deposit insurance scheme. One of a raft of new regulations designed …
