Small Steps – Update Your KiwiSaver Contact Details
Date Published: 8 January 2024
If you have ever tried to tidy up your financial affairs, it can be overwhelming to try and do everything at once. Like most big projects, the best way to…
App of the Month – Gaspy
Date Published: 12 August 2023
We all enjoy saving a bit of money, especially if you’re looking to buy your first home or if you’ve just got your first mortgage. There are all sorts of…
Better Budget – The Spindel Laundry Dryer
Date Published: 12 August 2023
At least once a month, we try to bring you an unusual outside-the-box method to save money. Recently we’ve introduced you to Pocketsmith.com and shown you how cleaning your heat…
Prepare, Don’t Panic – 3 things to do right now to prepare for a recession (and 1 thing you shouldn’t)
Date Published: 9 June 2022
We are entering an unprecedented time. The Reserve Bank has announced an Official Cash Rate increase from the historic low of 0.25% up to 2%. Some economists expect a recession…
Better Budget – All About Your Heat Pump
Date Published: 24 May 2021
Heat pumps are great. They are efficient and quick to work. In fact, GenLess says that a heat pump is the most energy-efficient way of using electricity to heat your home.…
Ready To Buy: 3 Things First Home Buyers Can Do Today
Date Published: 11 July 2020
Purchasing your first home can be confusing, getting organised can help. Here are 3 things that you can do today to get ready to apply for your mortgage. Order your…
If you quit smoking, how fast could you pay down your mortgage?
Date Published: 3 February 2020
Smoking is a difficult habit to quit but there are some powerful motivators to do so. For some, it’s the wish to live a healthier, longer life. For others, it’s…
Your mortgage rate is 8%
Date Published: 26 April 2018
Repeat after me.“The interest rate I pay on my mortgage is 8%…”“The interest rate I pay on my mortgage is 8%…” No it’s not You’re right, it probably isn’t. If…