Personal Finance
Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
11th Dec 12, 9:08am
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Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
Opinion: NZ's big four banks increased their combined annual profit by NZ$335 mln meaning it's still a good time to haggle with your bank
8th Nov 12, 4:50pm
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Opinion: NZ's big four banks increased their combined annual profit by NZ$335 mln meaning it's still a good time to haggle with your bank
Savers are being squeezed with low term deposit rates so you really need to do your homework to protect your interest earnings
10th Oct 12, 5:48pm
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Savers are being squeezed with low term deposit rates so you really need to do your homework to protect your interest earnings
A salutary lesson on the risks of buying resettable perpetual securities when interest rates fall
9th Oct 12, 1:30pm
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A salutary lesson on the risks of buying resettable perpetual securities when interest rates fall
Amanda Morrall talks to Kiwibank's John Scully about the bank's home brand personal finance software that doesn't discriminate against the competition.
19th Sep 12, 2:29pm
Amanda Morrall talks to Kiwibank's John Scully about the bank's home brand personal finance software that doesn't discriminate against the competition.
RBNZ holds OCR as expected at 2.5%; lowers 90 day bill rate forecast further 30-40 bps through late 2013, early 2014; says high NZ$ undermining exports
13th Sep 12, 9:07am
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RBNZ holds OCR as expected at 2.5%; lowers 90 day bill rate forecast further 30-40 bps through late 2013, early 2014; says high NZ$ undermining exports
How much are New Zealanders really saving? Amanda Morrall talks to Felix Delbruck about the accounting system and whether our reputation as a nation of spendthrifts is deserved..
27th Aug 12, 1:26pm
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How much are New Zealanders really saving? Amanda Morrall talks to Felix Delbruck about the accounting system and whether our reputation as a nation of spendthrifts is deserved..
Credit bureau Veda says New Zealanders showing renewed confidence in borrowing for both homes and businesses
16th Aug 12, 11:15am
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Credit bureau Veda says New Zealanders showing renewed confidence in borrowing for both homes and businesses
Amanda Morrall looks at the currency conversion margins on credit and debit cards used for foreign travel
30th Jul 12, 12:40pm
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Amanda Morrall looks at the currency conversion margins on credit and debit cards used for foreign travel
Small time SOE investors with mortgages may be better off getting a piece of the pie through KiwiSaver, says IFA
24th Jul 12, 5:01pm
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Small time SOE investors with mortgages may be better off getting a piece of the pie through KiwiSaver, says IFA
Advisors worry whether Kiwi retail investors in SOE floats will get access to advice, as govt sweetens deal with loyalty bonus
24th Jul 12, 9:15am
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Advisors worry whether Kiwi retail investors in SOE floats will get access to advice, as govt sweetens deal with loyalty bonus
Janine Starks on sink holes, cracks, lateral spread, elevation changes and liquefaction
23rd Jul 12, 9:35am
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Janine Starks on sink holes, cracks, lateral spread, elevation changes and liquefaction
Ex-Bridgecorp boss Rod Petricevic gets just 4 more months jail after pleading guilty to SFO 'Medici’ charges
18th Jul 12, 3:36pm
Ex-Bridgecorp boss Rod Petricevic gets just 4 more months jail after pleading guilty to SFO 'Medici’ charges
NZ owned banks continue 100% success rate in monthly Roy Morgan Research customer satisfaction awards
6th Jul 12, 4:18pm
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NZ owned banks continue 100% success rate in monthly Roy Morgan Research customer satisfaction awards
Kiwibank launches 4.99% fixed 6-month mortgage 'special offer', borrowers must have at least 30% equity
5th Jul 12, 11:37am
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Kiwibank launches 4.99% fixed 6-month mortgage 'special offer', borrowers must have at least 30% equity
Consumer lender Fisher and Paykel Finance eyes growth in the rural sector as improving debenture reinvestment rates allow it to exit some bank loans
3rd Jul 12, 4:36pm
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Consumer lender Fisher and Paykel Finance eyes growth in the rural sector as improving debenture reinvestment rates allow it to exit some bank loans
Bank fixed-term mortgage rate cuts drive move by customers away from floating mortgages and back to fixed-term loans, Reserve Bank data shows
2nd Jul 12, 3:57pm
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Bank fixed-term mortgage rate cuts drive move by customers away from floating mortgages and back to fixed-term loans, Reserve Bank data shows
Reserve Bank gives banks carte blanche to 'decouple' floating mortgage rates from the OCR; Says bank funding costs no longer tied to OCR and swap rates
29th Jun 12, 4:05pm
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Reserve Bank gives banks carte blanche to 'decouple' floating mortgage rates from the OCR; Says bank funding costs no longer tied to OCR and swap rates
Amanda and interest.co.nz share their personal money saving strategies and tips. Your tips?
22nd Jun 12, 1:24pm
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Amanda and interest.co.nz share their personal money saving strategies and tips. Your tips?
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5%; lowers forecast 90 day bill rate track; implies OCR flat til June 2013 and rising just 60 bps by end 2014
14th Jun 12, 9:05am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5%; lowers forecast 90 day bill rate track; implies OCR flat til June 2013 and rising just 60 bps by end 2014
Banks paying break fees to win residential mortgage customers over from other banks in 'incredibly aggressive' market
13th Jun 12, 4:28pm
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Banks paying break fees to win residential mortgage customers over from other banks in 'incredibly aggressive' market
'No wholesale move by banks to sell people out of their homes,' bank lobby group says responding to Terralink pointing to 'marked upturn' in major banks forcing mortgagee sales
13th Jun 12, 4:21pm
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'No wholesale move by banks to sell people out of their homes,' bank lobby group says responding to Terralink pointing to 'marked upturn' in major banks forcing mortgagee sales
REINZ reports May property sales up 24.4% from year ago; Auckland median house price up 7.8% to record high NZ$500,000; Two speed market confirmed
12th Jun 12, 10:17am
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REINZ reports May property sales up 24.4% from year ago; Auckland median house price up 7.8% to record high NZ$500,000; Two speed market confirmed
Reserve Bank to keep OCR at 2.5% next Thursday, bank economists say; Global developments the catalyst for any cut; Markets eye 25% possibility of a cut
8th Jun 12, 3:45pm
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Reserve Bank to keep OCR at 2.5% next Thursday, bank economists say; Global developments the catalyst for any cut; Markets eye 25% possibility of a cut
'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services
7th Jun 12, 4:27pm
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'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services