Banking & Insurance - November 7th What is a Personal Line of Credit? If you wish to pay for renovations on your home, or have access to cash for an investment, or even if you just want to know you have the potential to draw out funds in …
Banking & Insurance - November 1st NZ Bank Overdrafts: What’s on Offer? An overdraft is a bank-provided service allowing you to spend more money than you have in your account, either through an agreed-upon (authorised) or unauthorised borrowing arrangement, typically incurring associated fees and interest. Canstar explores …
Banking & Insurance - October 31st Answers to Six of the Most Googled Money Questions How much can I borrow for a home? It’s smart to have a rough idea of how much you may be able to borrow before applying for a home loan. Lenders each have their own formula …
Banking & Insurance - October 27th How to Save $5000 in Three Months It might seem like a big ask but saving $5000 over three months is not impossible. There are a number of simple things you can do to reach that goal and we have come up …
Banking & Insurance - October 9th What is the Minimum Wage in NZ? What is the minimum wage? As of April 2023, the minimum wage in New Zealand gas been $22.70 an hour. However, some exclusions apply for those who are training, just starting-out or under 16 years of …
Banking & Insurance - October 8th How to Write a Budget It's all too easy to spend a couple of extra bucks here and there and, before you know it, blow the week's paycheck. Writing a budget helps you make sense of your dollars and ensures …
Banking & Insurance - October 6th Core Inflation vs Headline Inflation What is core inflation? Core inflation is a measure of of the underlying inflation trends in the economy. It should be noted that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) uses a range of core inflation …
Banking & Insurance - September 13th Ten Common Household Emergencies Ten common home emergencies Power blackout or failure Blocked toilet, pipe or drain Broken or burst hot water system Damaged roof, gutter or downpipe Being locked out of home; Broken heating or air-conditioning system Broken …
Banking & Insurance - August 15th TSB Rated NZ’s Best Bank by Everyday Kiwis Congratulations to TSB Bank – the homegrown bank has done it again, taking home yet another Canstar award. Its latest win brings its 2023 tally of top accolades to three: Most Satisfied Customers | Banking …
Banking & Insurance - August 11th What is PAYE Tax? What is PAYE? PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It's used to collect income tax and an ACC levy from an employee's salary or wages. The PAYE system ensures that income tax is deducted from …