• Credit cards
  • Tips

Why you should be using a credit card instead of a debit card

Squashed in alongside month-old receipts and business cards whose owners you no longer remember, there’s a pretty good chance you…

2 years ago
  • Credit cards

Get more out of your credit card with these 5 tips

Ah, the fickle credit card. Use it wisely and you’re rewarded with a powerful financial tool that can simplify your…

2 years ago
  • First Home Buyer
  • Mortgage

Banks vs Brokers

So you’re looking to buy a house, and you want the best mortgage deal you can get. Do you go…

2 years ago
  • First Home Buyer
  • Mortgage

Home Buying Glossary

The home buying process is full of language that could be confusing to understand. Here are some common terms and…

2 years ago
  • First Home Buyer
  • General Finance
  • Mortgage

What is the difference between the rateable value and market value of a home?

In the quest to purchase your first home you’ll probably notice that some properties are advertised using different values, all…

2 years ago
  • KiwiSaver

How well is your KiwiSaver fund performing?

To most of us, assessing our KiwiSaver fund's performance is a bit like negotiating with Winston Peters – it's never…

2 years ago
  • Credit cards

A quick guide to credit card mumbo jumbo

The foreign, exotic land that is New Zealand’s financial sector is chock-a-block with all sorts of monetary jargon that you…

2 years ago
  • First Home Buyer
  • General Finance
  • Mortgage

Mortgage requirements part 1: How much deposit do I need?

It’s absolutely true that putting down a larger-than-necessary deposit can help you save big on interest, but in some scenarios…

3 years ago