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The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
The Red Bank tweaks its mortgage and term deposit rates, becoming more competitive for terms three years and longer - but less competitive for savers for these same terms
Credit bureau Equifax says credit card hardship has jumped 33% as household budgets tighten and people use revolving credit to absorb daily expenses
Credit bureau Equifax says credit card hardship has jumped 33% as household budgets tighten and people use revolving credit to absorb daily expenses
The Depositor Compensation Scheme opens up the options for savers that need higher returns in their battle with inflation but who can't afford to risk loss of their capital
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The Depositor Compensation Scheme opens up the options for savers that need higher returns in their battle with inflation but who can't afford to risk loss of their capital
The combination of a weak spring selling season in real estate market, unexpected RBNZ OCR moves, and hesitating wholesale money markets sees bank fixed rate offers tighten into narrow ranges
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The combination of a weak spring selling season in real estate market, unexpected RBNZ OCR moves, and hesitating wholesale money markets sees bank fixed rate offers tighten into narrow ranges
Lynda Moore points out that everyone's relationship with money changes over time even if some bedrock principles remain the same
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Lynda Moore points out that everyone's relationship with money changes over time even if some bedrock principles remain the same
The US$6.3 billion Binance hack is the biggest heist ever – it should be a wake up call for cryptocurrency users
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The US$6.3 billion Binance hack is the biggest heist ever – it should be a wake up call for cryptocurrency users
Dave Ananth wonders why the IRD is focused on a short recovery period when a longer one will likely collect more tax
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Dave Ananth wonders why the IRD is focused on a short recovery period when a longer one will likely collect more tax
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Latest Centrix data finds home loan arrears remain at their lowest level since December 2022, but broader credit demand stays mixed
Latest Centrix data finds home loan arrears remain at their lowest level since December 2022, but broader credit demand stays mixed
Even ignoring the US fiscal pressures, the price of money is set to rise over the next generation or two for fundamental reasons that will be hard to avoid
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Even ignoring the US fiscal pressures, the price of money is set to rise over the next generation or two for fundamental reasons that will be hard to avoid
The Household Living-Costs Price Indexes for the September quarter show superannuitants are getting hit by the highest levels of inflation and interest payments are on the rise again
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The Household Living-Costs Price Indexes for the September quarter show superannuitants are getting hit by the highest levels of inflation and interest payments are on the rise again
Lynda Moore finds most people are far more worried about the cost of living, their mortgage and their weekly budget than about who wins on the night
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Lynda Moore finds most people are far more worried about the cost of living, their mortgage and their weekly budget than about who wins on the night
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Md Akhtaruzzaman looks at whether Australia's ban on card surcharges could lead to a rise in tax evasion
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Md Akhtaruzzaman looks at whether Australia's ban on card surcharges could lead to a rise in tax evasion
Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September
Volume of financial hardship withdrawals overtook early KiwiSaver withdrawals for first homes in September
Saving through a PIE structure can give your after-tax earnings a boost. We have a calculator for that, and we show how to compare advertised PIE rates with standard term deposits
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Saving through a PIE structure can give your after-tax earnings a boost. We have a calculator for that, and we show how to compare advertised PIE rates with standard term deposits