Personal Finance
In the second part of his preview of 2024, David Hargreaves examines whether a combination of new Government policies, rampant migration and an enlivened housing market could undermine efforts to get the economy on a sound footing
3rd Dec 23, 8:00am
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In the second part of his preview of 2024, David Hargreaves examines whether a combination of new Government policies, rampant migration and an enlivened housing market could undermine efforts to get the economy on a sound footing
David Hargreaves explains what he is looking for in the economy in 2024 as we wait to see if the battle against inflation really can be won
2nd Dec 23, 10:23am
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David Hargreaves explains what he is looking for in the economy in 2024 as we wait to see if the battle against inflation really can be won
Sheryl Sutherland says while economic history shows it is just a constant chain of surprises and setbacks, the setbacks tend to be short-term and the positive surprises last and compound
2nd Dec 23, 9:00am
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Sheryl Sutherland says while economic history shows it is just a constant chain of surprises and setbacks, the setbacks tend to be short-term and the positive surprises last and compound
David Hargreaves has a look at the economic developments in the past year and lines these up against what the expectations were at the start of the year
1st Dec 23, 9:44am
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David Hargreaves has a look at the economic developments in the past year and lines these up against what the expectations were at the start of the year
Latest RBNZ figures show a $71 million rise in non-performing housing loans during October, while across the whole banking system there was a rise of $237 million in non-performing loans
30th Nov 23, 4:14pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show a $71 million rise in non-performing housing loans during October, while across the whole banking system there was a rise of $237 million in non-performing loans
Sadly, the Christmas-New Year period is when many relationships break. Lynda Moore has 7 key points to consider whatever side you find yourself on when things near the breaking point
29th Nov 23, 9:32am
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Sadly, the Christmas-New Year period is when many relationships break. Lynda Moore has 7 key points to consider whatever side you find yourself on when things near the breaking point
New Zealand remains a better place to save than Australia via a term deposit, with our interest rates higher. But the advantages may ease back in 2024
27th Nov 23, 12:47pm
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New Zealand remains a better place to save than Australia via a term deposit, with our interest rates higher. But the advantages may ease back in 2024
Latest RBNZ figures show first home buyers remain active in the market, while the long sleeping investors may just be showing signs of stirring
27th Nov 23, 12:01pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show first home buyers remain active in the market, while the long sleeping investors may just be showing signs of stirring
Westpac adds to the sense the home loan market may be about to u-turn and start offering lower fixed rates
23rd Nov 23, 5:15pm
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Westpac adds to the sense the home loan market may be about to u-turn and start offering lower fixed rates
Lynda Moore exposes the psychological retailing game where scarcity breeds desire, building on the satisfaction of scoring a deal, and urges you to make mindful choices
21st Nov 23, 9:30am
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Lynda Moore exposes the psychological retailing game where scarcity breeds desire, building on the satisfaction of scoring a deal, and urges you to make mindful choices
Money undeniably makes life easier, reduces stress and adds a layer of comfort. But let’s not mistake comfort for happiness, says Lynda Moore
15th Nov 23, 4:51pm
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Money undeniably makes life easier, reduces stress and adds a layer of comfort. But let’s not mistake comfort for happiness, says Lynda Moore
A quarterly survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households' views on the likely rate of inflation in a year are unchanged from the previous survey, but they see stronger house prices
15th Nov 23, 3:45pm
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A quarterly survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households' views on the likely rate of inflation in a year are unchanged from the previous survey, but they see stronger house prices
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that ahead of the possible introduction of debt to income restrictions next year, new buyers are, in any case, mostly borrowing on low DTI ratios
14th Nov 23, 3:51pm
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that ahead of the possible introduction of debt to income restrictions next year, new buyers are, in any case, mostly borrowing on low DTI ratios
As Fraud Awareness Week launches, MBIE says scammers are targeting everyone across NZ, but especially those with savings or investments looking to earn a little bit more from their money
13th Nov 23, 1:00am
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As Fraud Awareness Week launches, MBIE says scammers are targeting everyone across NZ, but especially those with savings or investments looking to earn a little bit more from their money
Choking on debt is usually depressing. But turning that around will always be an accomplishment to be proud of. Sheryl Sutherland offers some tips on how to do that, even if there are bumps along the way
10th Nov 23, 10:56am
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Choking on debt is usually depressing. But turning that around will always be an accomplishment to be proud of. Sheryl Sutherland offers some tips on how to do that, even if there are bumps along the way
A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
10th Nov 23, 9:08am
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A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
Lynda Moore explores the secrets men keep from women according to The Urban Twist list
8th Nov 23, 10:56am
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Lynda Moore explores the secrets men keep from women according to The Urban Twist list
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that fixed term mortgages have gained their highest share of the total new mortgage monies advanced on record
6th Nov 23, 3:56pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that fixed term mortgages have gained their highest share of the total new mortgage monies advanced on record
Even though wholesale rates have turned down rather sharply in the past few days, BNZ has raised its one year TD offer above any other main bank
6th Nov 23, 9:26am
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Even though wholesale rates have turned down rather sharply in the past few days, BNZ has raised its one year TD offer above any other main bank
Central banks gold buying maintained a historic pace but fell short of the Q3’22 record. Jewellery demand softened slightly in the face of high gold prices, while the investment picture was mixed.
4th Nov 23, 9:00am
Central banks gold buying maintained a historic pace but fell short of the Q3’22 record. Jewellery demand softened slightly in the face of high gold prices, while the investment picture was mixed.
Sheryl Sutherland points out that being unprepared to achieve your financial goals will very likely mean that Murphy's Law will apply
2nd Nov 23, 10:34am
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Sheryl Sutherland points out that being unprepared to achieve your financial goals will very likely mean that Murphy's Law will apply
Lynda Moore has five tips on getting started with saving for a house deposit. It's not easy but doable if you have the right mindset
1st Nov 23, 11:50am
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Lynda Moore has five tips on getting started with saving for a house deposit. It's not easy but doable if you have the right mindset
Credit bureau Centrix says company liquidations are on the rise, with credit defaults climbing 'across the board' in September
1st Nov 23, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix says company liquidations are on the rise, with credit defaults climbing 'across the board' in September
Latest RBNZ figures show just a small rise in overall non-performing housing loans in September - though separately there was a noteworthy rise in consumer borrowing
31st Oct 23, 4:26pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show just a small rise in overall non-performing housing loans in September - though separately there was a noteworthy rise in consumer borrowing
The Red Bank raises fixed home loan rates across the board, and tweaks two short-term term deposit rates higher, moving up into rate space provided earlier by ASB and other rivals
30th Oct 23, 4:52pm
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The Red Bank raises fixed home loan rates across the board, and tweaks two short-term term deposit rates higher, moving up into rate space provided earlier by ASB and other rivals
