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Savings News

Diana Clement
Power-saving hacks that could save at least $400 a year
Energy costs are the household bill that could beat inflation in 2023.

Diana Clement
How to pay off your home loan faster
The tactics that will help you take years off your mortgage.

Nikki Preston
‘We were saving non-stop’: Christchurch couple aged 19 and 21 snag their first home
And no, they didn’t use the bank of mum and dad.

Rupert Gough
Mastering the 'Diderot Effect': How first home buyers can dodge the trap of overspending
The perils of buying things you don't need when you're saving for a house deposit.

Rupert Gough
Mortgage FAQ: Would my chances of getting a home loan increase if I went to a non-bank lender?
How to get yourself mortgage ready.

Rupert Gough
Mortgage savings trick: Should you use revolving credit for your salary?
Strategy can reduce your interest payments but there are risks for those who aren’t on top of their finances.

Diana Clement
What you’d need to sell your home for to fund your retirement
Why homeowners in some parts of the country may be left short.

Kelvin Davidson
Interest rate hikes: Will the OCR go beyond 4%?
Why falling prices won't have much impact on housing affordability.

Rupert Gough
Should new homeowners be worried about Low Equity Margins?
A new charge on top of higher interest rates could put the squeeze on finances.

Diana Clement
Can rising inflation magic away your mortgage?
Property experts say inflationary pressures can in some cases be a useful tool.

Nikki Preston
Banks say yes, but Kāinga Ora says no to some First Home Loan applicants
Broker says applications are often turned down over “grey areas”.

Rupert Gough
Why Apple Pay Later is a huge risk for mortgage applicants
Budgets could be quickly sunk by small items purchased through Apple Pay Later.

Rupert Gough
How much of a hurdle is rising inflation to getting a mortgage?
Expect your savings to take hit.

Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: The numbers point to a collapse in spending
Omicron, inflation and rising interest rates have made Kiwis more wary.

Rupert Gough
Money woes: Two savings hacks to avoid financial stress
How to be in control of your finances.