Open banking arrival means third parties can help with budgeting, loans and power bills – Diana Clement
ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac went live with regulated open banking in December, and Kiwibank joined for payments…
Pet insurance can pay off but you need to read the fine print – Diana Clement
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr told me a salutary story about his wife’s puppy Gigi, who cost them…
The financial time bombs hiding in plain sight – Diana Clement
The biggest financial risk is losing your income. Photo / 123rf It can happen to anyone, says Kerr,…
Jemaine Clement on kids’ films, Flight of the Conchords and slowing down
“Good question. It depends on how busy I’ve been,” the 52-year-old laughs. “If I’ve been really busy, I…
What not to spend your money on if you want to get ahead – Diana Clement
Furniture, electronics, recreational equipment, holidays, weddings. Borrowing for purchases creates a double hit because you pay for an…
How to spot a get-rich-quick scam – Diana Clement
New Zealand has seen versions of this story before, and it rarely ends well for the people at…
Flight of the Conchords and the Perils of Reunions
In the history of musical satire, there is nothing quite like Flight of the Conchords, the duo of…
How younger investors are using Sharesies to get ahead – Diana Clement
Sharesies customers in this age band currently have just under half of their investments in individual companies (47.8%).…
MoMA Names Makeda Best as New Photography Chief
The Museum of Modern Art has named Makeda Best, a deputy director of the Oakland Museum of California,…
Will NZ Super still exist when Gen X, Y and Z retire? – Diana Clement
That’s an implicit agreement that society will support or attempt to support people with welfare, healthcare, ACC, and…
Is domestic travel insurance worth it? – Diana Clement
Unless you pay extra, policies typically exclude cruise cover, snow sports, and pre-existing conditions. Every policy is different,…
How AI can and can’t help you with your finances – Diana Clement
It’s very good at helping you create rules for your financial situation. Such as: No purchase over $x…