Guides

Developing good savings account habits may be the key to reaching your financial goals. Saving money could be easier than you think if you follow some simple steps. Read on to find out how you can use a savings account to effectively reach your goals.

To fix or to float? It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll be faced with when choosing a home loan. We look at the pros and cons of a floating mortgage and why it could be a good option if your goal is to pay off your mortgage early.

Propsa is an award-winning lending specialist for New Zealand small businesses. Prospa makes business loans easy with a streamlined application, minimal documentation, and no security asset required upfront for combined loans up to $150k. Quick approvals and fast turnaround times mean funding can be available within 24 hours. Loan repayment options are flexible too; with the option of weekly or fortnightly repayments.

Homeowners may look to sell a foreign property for any number of reasons. Relocating after living overseas, selling a holiday home or perhaps inheriting a block of land in a far-flung destination.

With 50 million retail customers across the globe, financial app Revolut has been making waves in mobile banking. The app is best known for its low-fee exchange rate function but Revolut actually has a lot more to offer. From instant and secure money transfers to the ability to stash money in different currencies, Revolut's features make it an all-in-one solution for managing your money.

A revolving credit home loan can offer more flexibility than a traditional home loan, allowing you to borrow money as you need it. But is it the right choice for you? We’ll look at revolving credit mortgages, how they work, and the pros and cons of this type of finance.

Many banks have changed their credit card loyalty and rewards schemes in response to New Zealand's move to regulate interchange fees. We look at the impact of these changes on popular rewards programs and why American Express, unaffected by these regulations, may now be the card of choice for those looking for generous rewards programs.

Thinking about switching credit cards? Need some guidance? This guide can help you.

International money transfer services help you to transfer money from one country to another. The alternative is to do this via your bank account. However, there can be several benefits of using a specialist international money transfer service rather than using a bank.

Need guidance getting your first mortgage? Here is all the information you need to get started.