If you’re looking to ditch your old bank, get lower mortgage repayments and possibly save hundreds of thousands of dollars in home loan interest but are wondering how to do it, then keep on reading. In this article, we’ll give you the 7 steps on how to refinance your mortgage so you can save the most time, stress and money when it comes to refinancing your mortgage.
Steep price increases are affecting many New Zealanders food budgets at the moment. Basic food items such as vegetable, milk and bread have risen as much as 22%. So how can I save big at the supermarket? This article will show you five different ways you can save around $50 to $200 each week on your grocery budget today and outsmart the supermarket marketing.
Securing a mortgage is usually the most significant financial commitment you’ll ever make, and it sticks with us for 30 odd years! From early adulthood when we're just starting to build our careers, to the midlife years when we might be considering a bigger family home, and finally to retirement when our housing needs change once again. In this article, we’ll talk you through how to structure your mortgage during the different stages of your life and the pros and cons of each of these structures.
Did you know that 90% of our clients who come to us, come to us with a mortgage structure that is completely wrong for them? They're always paying too much interest and the structure of their mortgage is not based on their financial goals, or any particular strategy. It’s not their fault either, it’s probably what someone at the bank told them to do, or maybe it was a well-meaning friend or family member. But the bottom line is that you need a strategy for your mortgage, and this advice is the same when it comes to refixing it.
Some people are great at budgeting, it’s second nature to them, the minute they get paid, they put aside money for their expenses, savings, entertainment etc. And ensure they have a bit of wiggle room to make it to their next pay day. Others spend their pay check like it’s feast or famine. They tend to blow most of it within the first week and then live like a pauper until their next pay day rolls around again.
We’re hearing a few stories in the media lately about families being forced to sell or move out of their homes due to defaulting on mortgage repayments. If you're finding it difficult to make your mortgage repayments and are wanting a little wiggle room, this article will teach you 5 ways to ease the pressure of mortgage repayments and put more of your disposable income back into your budget WITHOUT chasing lower interest rates.
Many kiwis are currently in the process of refinancing their home loans. With interest rates still on the rise, you may be wondering if your current home loan is still right for you. Learn about the different types of home loans you can apply for whether you’re looking for more flexibility, more certainty or a mixture of both.
If your wallet is feeling a bit emptier these days, you may be wondering, how can I save a bit more money on my everyday expenses? Learn our 5 different steps you can implement right now to save $50-$200 in your current budget that you can use to improve your lifestyle, pay down debt, or use to invest.
Many of us are feeling the financial pinch a bit too much currently; slashing our budgets to the bare minimum, putting all we can into savings, and saying no to the things we really want. But sometimes all the frugality in the world just doesn’t cut it and you need to earn more money to get by. In this article, we’ll give you 6 simple ways you can make extra cash so your bank account looks that little bit healthier and the forecast for your financial situation looks a bit brighter.
Kiwis get short term personal loans for various reasons such as financing a new car, renovating their house, putting deposits down for their wedding and more. But there are pitfalls to these incredibly easy to attain short-term loans. We go through their pros and cons as well as our top five alternatives to short term personal loans.
