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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Car finance in NZ: should you refinance, use dealer finance or take a personal loan? When a family car needs replacing, the most visible…
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Quick answer If your EV charging access is uncertain, compare finance options against the car’s total cost and practical usefulness, not just the lowest…
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Returning to paid work after parental leave can make household budgeting feel unfamiliar. Income may be changing, childcare costs may have arrived, and several…
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Quick answer If your car is structurally sound, has a realistic repair path and still fits your family’s needs, financing a major repair may…
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Quick answer Debt consolidation may be worth considering when it replaces several expensive or difficult-to-manage debts with one repayment that is affordable, easier to…
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A question many New Zealand borrowers ask is: what will an overdraft actually change when I apply for credit? The short answer is that…
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Quick answer Debt consolidation is worth considering when it makes your debt simpler and improves the overall cost or gives you a realistic, sustainable…
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Quick answer The lowest weekly repayment is not always the best choice for a regional commuting vehicle. A lower payment can come from borrowing…
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Quick answer If your car has broken down and you need a replacement, the best option is usually the one that keeps the full…
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