We often get emails from our readers seeking personal finance advice so we have taken some time to pull together a list of great Kiwi personal finance blogs that you might find useful. Sure... there are many personal finance blogs out there, but our problems in New Zealand are unique to our little part of the world so we have...Continue Reading
Credit card travel insurance refers to travel insurance that comes as complimentary with credit cards. Many high-end credit cards in New Zealand now offer complimentary travel insurance, but how do they stack up against standard travel insurance? Are they a suitable alternative for standard travel insurance? Below we explore some of the pros and cons to help you decide.Continue Reading
Price comparison sites have been around for a while. In the early 2000s comparison engines such as Kelkoo, shopping.com and Price Runner emerged to become some of the most visited websites by online shoppers in the UK and US. These price comparison engines allowed merchants to submit their product feeds for inclusion but also scoured the internet for product information...Continue Reading
Almost everybody in New Zealand has a credit report and this credit report is used to conduct a credit check on an individual who has applied for credit to determine how risky it will be to lend to that individual. A credit check is carried out not only by banks and loan providers but by some power companies, landlords, insurance...Continue Reading
Rewards credit cards are becoming increasingly popular. Most banks offer a points programme to customers to reward them for using their credit cards. Some of the rewards offered in New Zealand include Fly Buys Points, Airpoints Dollars, Platinum Rewards Points, cash back and more. Why do people choose Rewards credit cards? Using a rewards card properly can earn you hundreds...Continue Reading
Credit cards are a great thing, a ready source of money in case of an emergency or to buy that new dress, plus some credit cards come with great rewards and are the payment method of choice on the internet. However, if not used properly credit cards can lead to long-term debt. It is important that credit card owners are...Continue Reading
We all know that it is handy to have a Credit Card with you while travelling in case you run out of money and get stranded. But using your credit card overseas is a bit different from using it in New Zealand. There are a few important things to consider before you set off on your trip. For example, many...Continue Reading