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 18th Opinion: What Should We Do While Waiting For COVID-19 to Pass and our New Norm to Arrive? Our KiwiSaver balances, as indeed most other investment funds, have taken a hammering as stock markets around the world have plunged on the back of COVID-19 fears. New Zealand’s NZX is no exception – dropping …
Banking & Insurance - March 16th COVID-19 Forces Dramatic Action from NZ’s Reserve Bank – But What Comes Next? Some banks have already passed on the full cut directly to consumers, and we would expect others to do the same. We are in extreme times, with thousands of businesses and individuals at risk of …
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 - February 14th Put your kids to work with chores they’ll enjoy Introducing chores in your home from an early age encourages kids to learn the value of money. Constantly buying things on impulse for children can give them a false impression that money is unlimited. Simple …
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 …