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If you own a home, you’ve probably noticed something in recent months. Your mortgage repayments, which might have got quite low for a while, have started to increase again. While interest rates are still expected to settle below historical averages, the adjustment in repayments has been a tricky one for some households, who’ve had to …

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According to a recent survey by Finder NZ, 73 per cent of experts surveyed expect a recession before 2025. It’s one of the thoughts shared by a panel of 13 experts and economists, who also weighed in on property prices and interest rates.  Here are some key takeaways.  Further mortgage rate increases on the cards …

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Insurance is something most of us think we are fairly familiar with. But some common misconceptions might be standing in the way of you getting the maximum protection possible from your insurance policies. How many of these have you heard? #1: I don’t need insurance, ACC will help New Zealand’s ACC scheme is great if …

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In late May, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2% from 1.5% – the second 0.5% increase in a row. And it now expects the OCR to peak at 3.9% by June next year, to try and curb rampant inflation.  If you have a mortgage, here’s what …

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More and more people in New Zealand are getting personal insurance – including health, life, income protection, trauma insurance and more. And according to the Financial Services Council (FSC), it might a ‘side effect’ of the pandemic. A safety net for people’s financial future Recent data from the FSC revealed that, in the three months …

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Property prices continue to grow but at a more moderate pace, the latest residential market data from REINZ revealed. According to the report, sales activity was down in February and supply outweighed demand.  Read on to learn more about what’s happening in this space.  “Market sentiment has shifted” REINZ February data shows that market sentiment …

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Whether you already have life insurance in place, or you’re looking at your options for the first time, there might be things that you don’t know about life cover.  Here are some things to consider, to help you structure your cover in a way that’s most appropriate for you, now and in the future.  You …

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