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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 >>

 
 
 
 
 

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