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 10th Best Savings Accounts Don't miss out on easy money by letting your rainy-day money languish in a transaction account at your bank. Use Canstar's savings account comparison tool to discover NZ's best savings accounts. Interest rates are up across …
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 …
