What types of debt should be avoided?
Getting into debt or borrowing money at certain stages of our lives can be unavoidable. As a young adult, you might need to borrow…
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Keen to better manage your personal finances or understand how personal loans work? We explain how to make better financial decisions, regardless of your personal situation.
Getting into debt or borrowing money at certain stages of our lives can be unavoidable. As a young adult, you might need to borrow…
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Quick answer For most NZ borrowers, the better finance option is the one that keeps both the weekly repayment and the total cost manageable…
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Buying a used hybrid from a dealer can make practical sense in New Zealand. It may suit a daily commute, school and work travel,…
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If your car loan is taking a large bite out of each week, refinancing with a personal loan can look attractive. A lower weekly…
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If a loan application has been declined, the next decision can feel bigger than it should: should you compare another option, or could another…
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Moving house can put pressure on an already busy household budget. There may be removal costs, bond or settlement expenses, new utility connections and…
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Quick answer If charging access is uncertain, do not choose an EV finance option by weekly repayment alone. First work out whether the car…
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Quick answer Debt consolidation may be worth considering when it replaces several debts with one affordable repayment, a clear repayment term and a lower…
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Quick answer A personal loan may make sense for major car repairs when the vehicle is reliable overall, the repair has a clear cost…
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Buying a ute for work is not only a choice between a weekly repayment and a purchase price. For many New Zealand borrowers, it…
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