Banking & Insurance - March 15th Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? Power of Attorney: What is it and How do I Set One Up? In this article we cover: What is a Power of Attorney? What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? What are the benefits …
Banking & Insurance - March 13th Answers to 5 Money Questions You Might be too Embarrassed to Ask They say that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, and that certainly applies to any questions about money. But sometimes it doesn’t feel like that. You may think it’s something simple and don’t …
Car Insurance - March 12th What Happens if Your Car is Written Off? Sometimes after an accident a car will be repairable, but that’s not always the case. The car may be damaged beyond repair, or an insurer may decide the cost of carrying out repairs is worth …
First Home Buyers - March 12th How to Refinance a Mortgage What is refinancing a mortgage? Refinancing a mortgage means replacing a current home loan with a new one. Many people refinance to secure a lower interest rate, or to access the equity in their home to …
Pet Insurance - March 6th Dog Adoption Checklist When you’re considering a dog it’s important to remember it’s a long-term commitment, much like having a baby. Dogs are for life, which is why preparing for parenting one is essential. You don’t want to …
Banking & Insurance - March 6th How to Move Funds to New Zealand Thanks to international money transfers, it's relatively simple to transfer funds to New Zealand. Canstar looks at the steps you'll need to take. How do I transfer funds back to New Zealand? When you come back to …
Junior, Youth and Tertiary Banking - March 5th Guide to the Student Allowance in NZ Guide to the Student Allowance in NZ. In this article we cover: What is the Student Allowance? Am I eligible for the Student Allowance? Who isn't eligible for the Student Allowance? What's the difference between Living …
Pet Insurance - February 26th Cat Adoption Checklist Tips for adopting a cat Adopting a new cat or kitten is an exciting time for you, the cat and the shelter. So how will you know which is the right cat for you? Being an …
Budgeting & Saving Money - February 22nd 5 Common Money Mistakes We all make mistakes in life, but not all of them have the potential to hurt our hip pocket. We have identified five common money mistakes that could prove to be expensive. Canstar has crunched …
Personal Loans - February 20th Can I Get a NZ Student Loan to Study Overseas? Can I get a student loan to study overseas? While you likely won't be able to get a NZ student loan for most overseas campuses, there are some situations when you may be eligible to receive …
