Personal Finance
One scheme, fairer outcomes: Andrew Mitchell explains why New Zealand needs a unified financial dispute resolution system
3rd Oct 25, 9:43am
One scheme, fairer outcomes: Andrew Mitchell explains why New Zealand needs a unified financial dispute resolution system
ASB is the latest follower to cut fixed mortgage rates, but not to any level that beats the earlier movers
3rd Oct 25, 9:22am
ASB is the latest follower to cut fixed mortgage rates, but not to any level that beats the earlier movers
Westpac cuts and claims market-leading rate levels for fixed rate home loans for almost all its terms. It has cut term deposit rates too
2nd Oct 25, 4:30pm
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Westpac cuts and claims market-leading rate levels for fixed rate home loans for almost all its terms. It has cut term deposit rates too
Our largest home loan lender strikes with wide-ranging rate cuts, grabbing market-leading levels across all the popular fixed terms - except two years. Term deposit savers suffer matching cuts
1st Oct 25, 5:56pm
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Our largest home loan lender strikes with wide-ranging rate cuts, grabbing market-leading levels across all the popular fixed terms - except two years. Term deposit savers suffer matching cuts
Latest Reserve Bank figures show the amount of non-performing housing loans dropped by $88 million in August following a $55 million fall in July - suggesting that the reductions in mortgage interest rates are having a positive impact
1st Oct 25, 11:16am
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show the amount of non-performing housing loans dropped by $88 million in August following a $55 million fall in July - suggesting that the reductions in mortgage interest rates are having a positive impact
Lynda Moore says at the end of the day, your kids won’t measure their holidays in dollars spent. They’ll remember the laughter, the little adventures, and the moments of connection
30th Sep 25, 2:30pm
Lynda Moore says at the end of the day, your kids won’t measure their holidays in dollars spent. They’ll remember the laughter, the little adventures, and the moments of connection
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BNZ cuts one year mortgage rate to 4.49%, a significant level below its main rivals. It also cut its Rapid Saver savings account rate
30th Sep 25, 8:54am
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BNZ cuts one year mortgage rate to 4.49%, a significant level below its main rivals. It also cut its Rapid Saver savings account rate
TSB's new 4.49% two year fixed rate offer is now the best in the mortgage market, one gearing up for the spring real estate selling season just as wholesale rates start moving lower again
24th Sep 25, 6:00am
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TSB's new 4.49% two year fixed rate offer is now the best in the mortgage market, one gearing up for the spring real estate selling season just as wholesale rates start moving lower again
Drop in number of complaints made to Banking Ombudsman Scheme but wariness about scammers remains
24th Sep 25, 6:00am
Drop in number of complaints made to Banking Ombudsman Scheme but wariness about scammers remains
When saving becomes the only strategy, it can quietly turn into a trap. Lynda Moore says savers need a builder's mindset to accumulate wealth
23rd Sep 25, 9:38am
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When saving becomes the only strategy, it can quietly turn into a trap. Lynda Moore says savers need a builder's mindset to accumulate wealth
A reader asked how a break fee cost can be taken into account in our new home loan comparison calculator. We show you the way
19th Sep 25, 2:02pm
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A reader asked how a break fee cost can be taken into account in our new home loan comparison calculator. We show you the way
Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers
17th Sep 25, 2:30pm
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Banks with strong or rising home loan market share have a common trait - they prioritise broker channels. But because that is costly, they can no longer offer lower interest rates to borrowers
‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys
17th Sep 25, 5:00am
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‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys
Lynda Moore says scarcity early in life teaches us important lessons - but as we prosper we should leave some of them behind
16th Sep 25, 10:02am
Lynda Moore says scarcity early in life teaches us important lessons - but as we prosper we should leave some of them behind
Mark Button & Branislav Hock look at how the global anti-scam community could come together to beat criminals
13th Sep 25, 9:15am
Mark Button & Branislav Hock look at how the global anti-scam community could come together to beat criminals