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June 16, 2022

Short Term Property finance In New Zealand

The majority of us have that dream of finding the perfect property, that forever family home, the…

May 1, 2022

13 Frequently asked questions about consolidation loans

There is a general misconception that loan consolidation is a last resort when looking to manage your…

April 14, 2022

13 Frequently asked questions about business loans

If you are looking for a business loan, the process and the information required can appear daunting…

March 31, 2022

How much deposit to buy a house NZ?

Two of the more popular search engine search terms in New Zealand housing include “how much deposit…

March 22, 2022

Budget Advice for Kiwis

As the cost of living continues to spiral higher, many people seek budget advice to ensure they…

March 22, 2022

How people get trapped in debt, and how to fix it

It is a lot easier to fall into the debt trap than many people in New Zealand…

February 22, 2022

The considerable difference paying $5 extra per week off loans makes

When looking at how to reduce debt, it is vital to appreciate how loan interest is calculated….

January 31, 2022

How do fees and interest rates work when financing a loan?

Whether you are looking to take out a new personal loan, refinance existing debt, or have a…

January 24, 2022

The Ins & Outs About Consolidating Debts

When you consider the availability of personal loans, car loans, mortgages and credit cards, it is not…

November 15, 2021

Rising Household Debt in New Zealand

Since the US mortgage crisis of 2008/9, which led to a worldwide financial crisis, economies worldwide have…

October 28, 2021

Cremation Costs

The subject of death is not one you would choose to discuss around the dinner table, let…

October 28, 2021

Smart businesses have strategic finance partners

The relationship between commercial banks and businesses has changed dramatically over the last 20 years are so….

September 13, 2021

Practical help with debt NZ

If you suspect that you are heading towards financial issues, seeking help with debt NZ is vital….

August 6, 2021

How to make money online in New Zealand

If we all took a minute, we could probably roll off five or ten different ways to…

July 20, 2021

How to apply for business loan

We all know that post-COVID, there will be a very challenging economic environment with many businesses struggling….

July 15, 2021

Neat tricks to save money on power

Are you struggling with ever-increasing power bills? Are late payments impacting your credit rating? There are many…

June 13, 2021

How to save money

If you check the Internet for ideas about how to save money, you will be inundated with…

May 27, 2021

Recipes for low cost meals

We live in a world where everything is instant, ready meals, takeaways not to mention buy one…

May 11, 2021

Planning ahead with beneficiary loans NZ

Are you struggling to finance your existing debt? Perhaps you are constantly robbing Peter to pay Paul…

April 28, 2021

Loans for people with bad credit

Are you struggling with a bad credit rating and mounting debts? Unable to focus on the long-term,…

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