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Managing money wisely is essential for financial security and wellbeing. Check out our expert guidance on banking, insurance, investments, and financial planning to help you make smart decisions about your money.

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Time’s up on retirement village repayment delays

Consumer NZ is calling for a law change so residents who leave a retirement village get their money back sooner.

It took 2 years for this retirement village resident to get her money back.

Credit cards: the best interest rates, fees and rewards in 2026

Car rental sign.

Should you pay to reduce your rental car insurance excess?

What’s going on with home insurance?


Banking

Credit cards: the best interest rates, fees and rewards in 2026

Low interest rates, Airpoints or cashback? Compare credit cards from banks like ANZ and ASB, as well as from providers like American Express to find which New Zealand card suits you best.

Support for surcharge ban getting stronger

Why we need cash to stick around

Woman paying with card, contactless payment.

Surcharges should be down and out

21jan mortgages should you fix or float promo

Mortgages: Should you fix or float?

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Insurance

Should you tick the insurance box when booking flights?

Learn whether Air New Zealand and Jetstar’s add-on travel insurance is worth it for domestic and international trips.
Car rental sign.

Should you pay to reduce your rental car insurance excess?

What’s going on with home insurance?

Insurance premiums soar, but big savings can still be made

Security camera inside house.

Why you need to consider the support policy when buying a security camera

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Personal finance

Why we need cash to stick around

Cash has quickly been replaced by credit cards and online shopping and after pay services. What are we losing if it disappears?
Woman paying with card, contactless payment.

Surcharges should be down and out

11 ways to save money on your mortgage

21jan mortgages should you fix or float promo

Mortgages: Should you fix or float?

Mortgage holidays: What you need to know

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Property

Flooded rental? Your rights as a tenant

Everything you need to know about your rights when it comes to rentals.

11 ways to save money on your mortgage

Building inspections are crucial – can you trust them?

21jan mortgages should you fix or float promo

Mortgages: Should you fix or float?

Mortgage holidays: What you need to know

See all property


Retirement

Image of Ryman's retirement village

Time’s up on retirement village repayment delays

Consumer NZ is calling for a law change so residents who leave a retirement village get their money back sooner.

It took 2 years for this retirement village resident to get her money back.

How to choose the right rest home

Retirement village changes a blow to current residents

Retirement village.

The “gut-wrenching” update to the Retirement Villages Act review

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