Banking & Insurance - November 23rd Three Reasons Your Money is Disappearing Most of us like to think that we’re in control of our money. We think we know what we spend. We think we know how much we can save and believe ourselves to be sane, …
Banking & Insurance - November 8th What happens to a Bank Account if Someone Dies? It can be heartbreaking when a loved one dies, and the added burden of arranging their affairs can add considerable weight to the emotional load. When it comes to the financial aspect of this, there …
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 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 - August 11th Student Bank Accounts: What’s on Offer? It's no secret that tertiary students are strapped for cash. With student loan living costs barely covering rent, let alone basic necessities, many students find themselves between a rock and a hard place. In fact, …
Banking & Insurance - August 2nd How to Build an Emergency Fund What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a financial reserve set aside for unexpected or urgent expenses that may arise. Emergency funds serve as a safety net, to protect you and your family from …
Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - July 31st Kids’ Saving Accounts: What’s on Offer From NZ Banks Money decisions are very much part of our day-to-day adult lives. Do we buy a coffee, or save the cash for a long-term payoff, like a holiday? Are we investing in the right KiwiSaver account? But …
Savings Accounts - July 27th What is Digital Money Management? When you hear digital money management, you're probably thinking of a simple budgeting app. And while those are super useful, there's much more on the market to help you take charge of your finances. Get your …
Banking & Insurance - May 1st Best Rates: Savings Accounts Vs Term Deposits Over recent months, for both borrowers and savers, we’ve seen long-term interest rates fall slightly as shorter-term rates have continued to nudge higher. And, as a result, some savings accounts are now offering bonus interest …
Banking & Insurance - July 15th Heartland Bank wins Canstar’s Bank of the Year | Savings Award 2022 Unlike many other banks, the Heartland Bank has a short history here in New Zealand, having only been in the market for just over ten years. However, what the bank lacks in history, it more …