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8 November 2024


NZ property market update - November 2024

By John Bolton

Between the US elections, and our final OCR announcement of the year in just a few weeks, November's shaping up to be a big one. Here's the latest from Squirrel founder, JB, on what's been happing with interest rates, the housing market, and wider economy over the last few weeks.

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22 November 2024


The 6 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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8 November 2024


Wellington property market update - November 2024

By Nick Virtue

Ahead of our final OCR announcement of the year, Squirrel mortgage expert Nick Virtue shares his views on what's been happening with interest rates, the wider economy, and the Wellington housing market over the last few weeks.

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7 November 2024


Rodney’s Ravings: Is inaccurate Stats NZ measurement behind the puzzling resilience of household spending?

By Rodney Dickens

Despite consumer confidence falling to all time lows in recent years, the impact on household spending—as reported by Stats NZ—has been surprisingly muted. In his latest article, Rodney Dickens dives into the numbers to work out what's behind the puzzling results.

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