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Credit Simple launches credit profiling for business
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 9:00 am | Credit Simple
Credit Simple for Business helps small to medium enterprises to assess their business’ risk profile More >>
Credit Simple launches free online spend tracker
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 10:07 am | Credit Simple
Credit Simple aims to put more power in the hands of people to live their best financial lives by providing free access to its budgeting tool Money Simple. More >>
Crowdsourcing movement launches for lower power prices
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 8:26 am | Credit Simple
23 May, 2018: With new research suggesting that 73% of Kiwis are prepared to switch electricity providers for a better deal, CreditSimple.co.nz has today launched a nationwide crowdsourcing campaign to bargain for lower energy prices for New Zealand ... More >>
Financial woes keeping Kiwi women awake
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 8:44 am | Credit Simple
New Zealand has been making global headlines for its recognition of women in power and gender equality, however new research from CreditSimple.co.nz suggests financial worries are keeping nearly half of Kiwi women (41%) awake at night. More >>
New Zealand bankruptcies drop to a five-year low
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 9:05 am | Credit Simple
When it comes to managing our money, and staying out of financial trouble, Kiwis are beating the Aussies hands down, according to new analysis from CreditSimple.co.nz *. More >>
New service offers discount for people to clear up defaults
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:16 am | Credit Simple
Credit score company CreditSimple.co.nz today announced the launch of Clear Name, a way for people with outstanding defaults to clear the debt at a discount, and is calling on credit providers to connect with consumers through the platform. More >>
Kiwis prepare for a spending hangover
Monday, 11 December 2017, 8:28 am | Credit Simple
As we approach the silly season and our bank accounts begin to bear the brunt of it, credit score company CreditSimple.co.nz is warning Kiwis to be careful shoppers and only spend what they can afford. More >>
The short-term buzz with a long-term sting
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 8:51 am | Credit Simple
We’re a nation that’s far too comfortable with ongoing credit card debt according to new research that shows many of us are treating our cards like a never-ending loan. More >>
12% of Kiwis are paying interest on ‘free’ loans
Friday, 6 October 2017, 9:52 am | Credit Simple
12% of Kiwis are paying interest on ‘free’ loans New research from CreditSimple.co.nz has found nearly half (48%) of Kiwis have made the most of deferred interest deals to purchase items with what can be a ‘free’ loan. However, the research shows ... More >>
Kiwis till short-changed over better credit deals
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 8:53 am | Credit Simple
More than 90 per cent of Kiwis have never used their credit score to ask for a better financial deal, according to CreditSimple.co.nz . More >>
More New Zealanders are taking control of their credit files
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 9:16 am | Credit Simple
Kiwis are making the most of free and instant access to their credit scores and files, with more consumers checking that the personal financial details banks, credit providers and reporting bureaus keep on them is correct. More >>
The 'interest-free' ghost haunting students
Monday, 14 August 2017, 9:09 am | Credit Simple
More than 30 per cent of tertiary students with 'interest-free' overdrafts are paying interest Research shows: • 31 per cent of tertiary students make use of interest-free overdrafts • 49 per cent of tertiary students with interest-free overdrafts do ... More >>
Credit Scores Hint at Political Preferences
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 9:24 am | Credit Simple
Research undertaken by CreditSimple.co.nz shows credit scores may tell us more about Kiwis than just how good we are at paying bills, but also hint at voting preferences. More >>
Debt-free retirement out of reach for many Kiwis
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 9:48 am | Credit Simple
Bankruptcy rates in over 55s on the rise as Kiwis head into retirement with mortgages, personal loans and credit card debt. More >>
Credit Simple reveals best (& worst) names ranked by score
Monday, 22 May 2017, 12:30 pm | Credit Simple
22 May 2017 Is credit health all in a name? Data reveals Enid, Joan, Beryl and Muriel are credit winners CreditSimple.co.nz reveals best (and worst) names ranked by credit score Parents-to-be may want to rethink their choice of baby names after new data ... More >>
New Zealanders at risk of sexually transmitted debt
Monday, 13 February 2017, 11:19 am | Credit Simple
Love might be in the air, but research from credit score company CreditSimple.co.nz shows it doesn’t necessarily translate to the bank account. A recent survey shows almost 28 per cent of New Zealanders have been burnt financially by a partner, sparking ... More >>
Kiwis can get better deals with Credit Simple
Monday, 19 September 2016, 3:09 pm | Credit Simple
The launch of CreditSimple.co.nz today gives New Zealanders instant and free online access to their credit scores for the first time More >>