The worst financial decision you can make
Date Published: 7 January 2024
Saving is a long, slow process. That’s why so many of us are so bad at it. You could put $20 aside every week and after a year, you’ll have…
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
Date Published: 18 June 2022
Retirees often find themselves in a difficult financial position. Short on income but lots of equity, usually stored in their homes. A typical mortgage top-up won’t work in this scenario. …
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…
Transfer Your Aussie Super to KiwiSaver
Date Published: 12 October 2017
It’s estimated that there is ~$5 billion of Kiwi’s funds ‘lost’ in Aussie Super funds. This is usually because that NZer was working in Australia, contributing to a Super Fund…