Personal Finance
Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
23rd Jun 23, 10:21am
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Eric Frykberg goes in search of solutions to superannuation affordability and looks at how past decisions have shaped today's super situation
Privacy protection, accreditation regime & fit and proper person test included in proposed law overseeing consumer data right
23rd Jun 23, 9:08am
Privacy protection, accreditation regime & fit and proper person test included in proposed law overseeing consumer data right
The amount spent overseas by Kiwis on their credit cards has hit a new record high for a May month
22nd Jun 23, 3:41pm
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The amount spent overseas by Kiwis on their credit cards has hit a new record high for a May month
David Hargreaves casts his mind forward over the next six months and outlines what he's looking out for in terms of the good, bad and potentially very ugly for the economy till the end of 2023
22nd Jun 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves casts his mind forward over the next six months and outlines what he's looking out for in terms of the good, bad and potentially very ugly for the economy till the end of 2023
ASB economists say term deposit rates are now slightly above the average level recorded over the past 20 years - but still below the levels savers received in the early 2000s
19th Jun 23, 3:25pm
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ASB economists say term deposit rates are now slightly above the average level recorded over the past 20 years - but still below the levels savers received in the early 2000s
The World Gold Council says 'recessions have been good for gold in the past' but notes the gold price has been rangebound and it will take a re-established link to the 10-year US TIP yield to regain any upward momentum
19th Jun 23, 10:29am
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The World Gold Council says 'recessions have been good for gold in the past' but notes the gold price has been rangebound and it will take a re-established link to the 10-year US TIP yield to regain any upward momentum
David Hargreaves sums up the first (nearly) six months of the year and assesses how the unfolding of various economic events has matched up against what was expected to happen
18th Jun 23, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves sums up the first (nearly) six months of the year and assesses how the unfolding of various economic events has matched up against what was expected to happen
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There have been home loan rate changes up (main banks) and down (challenger bank) this week. We update who has changed what, and review what fixed terms are the most popular, and how that popularity has changed
16th Jun 23, 5:00pm
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There have been home loan rate changes up (main banks) and down (challenger bank) this week. We update who has changed what, and review what fixed terms are the most popular, and how that popularity has changed
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Food prices continued to climb in May led by fruit and vegetable prices: Stats NZ
14th Jun 23, 12:19pm
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Food prices continued to climb in May led by fruit and vegetable prices: Stats NZ
Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
9th Jun 23, 12:43pm
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Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
'It's OK to complain': consumers urged to know their rights, and use them, after confidence drop
8th Jun 23, 7:39am
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'It's OK to complain': consumers urged to know their rights, and use them, after confidence drop
A new data series from the Reserve Bank shows that preferences for duration of fixed term loans have shifted rapidly during the past two years based on what is on offer at the time
7th Jun 23, 9:17am
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A new data series from the Reserve Bank shows that preferences for duration of fixed term loans have shifted rapidly during the past two years based on what is on offer at the time
ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
2nd Jun 23, 10:38am
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ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
Retirement Commission 'de-jargoning money' guide suggests use of 'debt' instead of 'credit' & 'end date' instead of 'maturity'
1st Jun 23, 11:46am
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Retirement Commission 'de-jargoning money' guide suggests use of 'debt' instead of 'credit' & 'end date' instead of 'maturity'
Making NZ’s tax system fairer is a good idea, but this proposed new law isn’t the answer, Jonathan Barrett says
1st Jun 23, 11:01am
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Making NZ’s tax system fairer is a good idea, but this proposed new law isn’t the answer, Jonathan Barrett says
Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
31st May 23, 1:10pm
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Infometric's Gareth Kiernan takes a look at where mortgage interest rates are headed in light of the recent changed signals from the RBNZ
The Reserve Bank may have just ensured it won't become the meat in the political sandwich during the forthcoming election campaign
31st May 23, 7:52am
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The Reserve Bank may have just ensured it won't become the meat in the political sandwich during the forthcoming election campaign
Timeline set for big banks as the slow burn of open banking in New Zealand rolls on
30th May 23, 11:02am
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Timeline set for big banks as the slow burn of open banking in New Zealand rolls on
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ANZ pushes through a matching 25 basis points rate hike for borrowers on floating rates and bonus saver accounts, just like its main rivals, not rocking the boat with any rate competition
29th May 23, 5:09pm
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ANZ pushes through a matching 25 basis points rate hike for borrowers on floating rates and bonus saver accounts, just like its main rivals, not rocking the boat with any rate competition
The red bank raises rates for both borrowers and savers, following ASB, passing on the RBNZ policy rate increase
25th May 23, 4:00pm
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The red bank raises rates for both borrowers and savers, following ASB, passing on the RBNZ policy rate increase
Reserve Bank figures show the near-moribund mortgage market is being propped up by first-timers as April lending figures continue to reflect the sagging house prices
25th May 23, 12:08pm
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Reserve Bank figures show the near-moribund mortgage market is being propped up by first-timers as April lending figures continue to reflect the sagging house prices
Mortgage broker boss urges Reserve Bank to hold fire on another Official Cash Rate hike
23rd May 23, 2:55pm
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Mortgage broker boss urges Reserve Bank to hold fire on another Official Cash Rate hike
A survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households think inflation is going to actually rise in the short term and still be 4.5% in two years' time
22nd May 23, 3:41pm
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A survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households think inflation is going to actually rise in the short term and still be 4.5% in two years' time
Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's new mortgage borrowers stretching themselves much less than has been seen in recent years in regards to the amount of debt they're taking on relative to income
19th May 23, 7:44am
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Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's new mortgage borrowers stretching themselves much less than has been seen in recent years in regards to the amount of debt they're taking on relative to income
Surging inbound migration seen adding demand to the New Zealand economy, with Westpac economists now forecasting a net gain of 100,000 migrants this year
16th May 23, 5:00am
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Surging inbound migration seen adding demand to the New Zealand economy, with Westpac economists now forecasting a net gain of 100,000 migrants this year
