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When buying a new build there may be a lag between going unconditional and settlement. Which opens you up to risks that could impede your ability to settle. Here’s how you can mitigate any that may crop up.
Making financial progress when times are good is easy. But taking the opportunity to make progress when faced with economic headwinds will pay off in the end.
There are a few factors that contribute to the gender wealth gap. And a significant piece of that puzzle is the confidence gap. We explore how that can change.
With mortgage rates changing regularly, and continue instability, you may be wondering how long to refix for. As banks lower their 5-year rates, are these actually a good deal?
Setting a financial goal – while important – isn’t enough to achieve financial success. You also need to ensure you’ve got the right systems in place.
Did you achieve everything you wanted to – particularly relating to your finances? If not, now’s your chance to set your intention for a better financial future in 2023.
While there’s plenty of doom and gloom about the New Zealand economy, there are still things to be positive about. Find out what they are from Hannah McQueen.
“The most important trump card you have when it comes to trying to foster and cultivate financial success is forward momentum.” Here’s how you can create that forward momentum for yourself.
Learn why fixing your mortgage rate for 3 years or more might seem like the safer move, but could actually cost you more on your mortgage in the long run.
After a year of gradual increases to the OCR in a bid to combat inflation, as we battle the rising cost of living, many of us will also be battling the rising cost of our mortgages.
Discover the steps that will help you tune out the noise, identify how you might be impacted by economic headwinds, and do something about it.
Learn how to assess what the official cash rate changes actually mean for you when it comes to your personal financial situation.
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Find out what the upcoming tax deductibility changes mean for your rental property.
Amongst the headlines painting a dire picture of the current economy, the internet is awash with advice on how to save money. As well-intentioned as that advice may be – some of those tips and tricks are well… annoying.
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Wondering where to cut spending to ease the pressure as the cost of living goes up? Find out where to cut costs without cutting out the fun in life from Hannah McQueen.
Find out how with the right approach and structure you can pay off your mortgage faster – even when times are tough.
Only 4% of Kiwis have changed banks in the last 12 months. Do we love our bank that much, or do we not have a compelling enough reason to switch?
Learn why changing banks can be worth the hassle if you have a mortgage and are looking for opportunities to save costs or grow your wealth.
Money and mental health are locked in a vicious cycle. If your financial well-being is poor, this can impact your mental health – causing you to stress about money and whether you’ll have enough.
What if we told you that you didn’t need to earn more money to be wealthy? Sure, more money can be helpful, but if you’re thinking that your next pay rise is the be-all and end-all to your financial freedom, think again.
Kiwis are not fond of talking about money – so it’s probably not surprising that we’re not great at going and getting financial advice from a professional – we seem to have an almost allergic reaction to just the idea of it. Plus, when we do go for advice, we don’t seem to be going to quite the right places.
In our recent Money Chats series, we touched on some grunty topics. Topics based on life events that really required a shift in your mindset as to how you manage your money. Here’s what we learned.
Whether we’re officially in a recession or not, many Kiwis are feeling the pinch of high inflation and high interest rates. While staying the course may feel the best thing to do, doing nothing can actually hurt us more in the long term.
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