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If the old saying is true—that it's always darkest before the dawn—then the good news is there's got to be light on the horizon. With stimulatory interest rate cuts in the pipeline, and agriculture leading our recovery, the thaw is on its way. Here's the latest from Chief Squirrel, DC, on interest rates, the NZ housing market, and the economy.
Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.
Refinancing hasn't always been a super popular option among Kiwi borrowers, put off by all the admin involved. But the benefits—like cashbacks and the chance to restructure your mortgage and other debts to get them working better for you—could mean it's well worthwhile. Here's what you need to know.
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
