Banking & Insurance - April 21st Canstar Announces the Winners of its Innovation Awards 2021 Canstar is thrilled to announce the results of its Innovation Excellence Awards 2021. And this year, they not only highlight fresh thinking in the field of finance, but also showcase a commitment to social good. Canstar’s …
Budgeting & Saving Money - March 15th Best Low Rate Personal Loans NZ Tracking down the best low rate personal loans doesn't have to be hard work. Canstar rates over 50 unsecured and secured personal loans from 11 providers. Not only do our comparison tables show current interest rates, …
Budgeting & Saving Money - March 10th Best Personal Loans for Bad Credit Scores A bad credit score doesn't mean you're a bad person. It doesn't even mean, necessarily, that you're bad with money. If you've never had a credit card, loans, or utilities in your name, you can …
Personal Loans - March 3rd Comparing Personal Loans? Top 4 Traps to Avoid Personal loans are often used to consolidate debts, buy cars, finance home renovations, take a holiday or, simply, to fund large purchases. And thanks to modern technology, a personal loan application is a quick and …
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 24th How to Create A Financial Buffer Looking to create a financial buffer to cushion yourself against shocks? It pays to keep at least three months worth of cash aside – and that’s not an easy task. But there are ways to …
Personal Loans - February 22nd How to Save Thousands on a Car Loan If you car suddenly dies on you and needs replacing, it's an instant hit to your finances. And if you haven't got a heap of savings stashed away, accessing a car loan is your only …
Home Loans - February 19th Home Insurance Questions to Ask Before You Do Renovations Home renovations and DIY programs have inspired a generation of Kiwi home owners to carry out their own renovations. But before you get out the sledgehammer, there are a few things you need to know …
Home Loans - January 14th Cheap Home Renovations Under $1000 to do This Year Co-author: Amanda Horswill Embarking on a major home renovation can be a time-consuming, daunting and often expensive exercise. But, if you’ve got a handy $1000, it could still be possible to stage a mini-makeover on …
Credit Cards - January 13th What is a Product Disclosure Statement? What’s the point of a PDS? A product disclosure statement (PDS) tells you all the key information you need to know about a financial product. Financial services firms, such as insurance companies, banks, Kiwisaver providers and …
Credit Cards - January 11th Keen to Get Out of Debt? Here’s Your 11-point Plan Author: David Wright Here are 11 steps that can help you become debt free: 1. Get motivated Money stress might be affecting your health and limiting your ability to think clearly. Make a commitment to change your life. 2. …
