Banking & Insurance - April 22nd Kiwibank is a Winner of Canstar’s Innovation Excellence Awards 2021 Canstar is thrilled to announce that Kiwibank's Fast Capital product is a winner of one of its Innovation Excellence Awards 2021. The awards, which involve a sophisticated rating methodology unique to Canstar, compare the latest …
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 …
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. …
Buy Now Pay Later - December 18th Buy Now Regret Later: How AfterPay Can Hurt Your Credit Score Buy now pay later (BNPL) schemes might be a quick and easy route to retail heaven, but if misused, they can seriously damage your credit score. Over the past few years, BNPL schemes have done for …