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RBNZ Survey: Brace For Rate Rise As Experts Agree Hike Imminent
Monday, 3 April 2023, 5:54 am | Finder
News highlights: 2 in 3 experts predict a cash rate hold in May 71% think ‘bread and butter’ support package is enough to keep up with rising cost of living Property prices tipped to fall 23% by end of the year, from peak of 2021 3 April ... More >>
On The Brink: 3 Million Kiwis Experiencing Financial Stress
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 6:45 am | Finder
News highlights: 82% of Kiwis are stressed about their financial situation Groceries, rent or mortgage payments, and petrol are causing the most stress Top tips for budget beginners 21 March 2023, New Zealand – Millions of Kiwis are living in a state ... More >>
Auckland Flood Disaster – Almost Half Of Kiwis Uninsured
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:17 am | Finder
In the wake of the record breaking floods in Auckland, thousands of households are suffering devastating losses. Global comparison site Finder has stats on the number of Kiwis with home insurance, and tips on how to make a claim. Key points: Almost ... More >>
Cut The Card: 5 Ways Kiwis Are Reducing Credit Card Debt
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 5:59 am | Finder
News highlights: Spending limits, alerts and cutting up their card are ways Kiwis are doubling down on debt 19% have debt that will take up to 6 months to settle How to do a balance transfer 25 January 2023, New Zealand – Lingering debt is weighing ... More >>
The Cost Of Christmas: Kiwis Set To Spend $5.4 Billion This Festive Season
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 5:53 pm | Finder
News highlights: The average Kiwi is expected to fork out $1,467 this holiday season Travel and gifts top the list of festive expenses How to cut back on costs this Christmas 20 December 2022, New Zealand – Kiwis are splashing out this holiday season, according ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 3 In 4 Experts Predict The OCR Will Rise To 4.25% In November
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 5:20 am | Finder
News highlights: 58% expect the cash rate to peak between 5 to 5.25% early next year The majority say inflation will only reach the RBNZ’s target range of 1-3% in Sept 2023 or later All economists predict another ... More >>
Credit Crunch: 47% Of Card Holders Face Debt Burden
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 6:07 am | Finder
News highlights: 56% of gen Z and millennials are stressed about their debt The average credit card balance was $5,973 in September How to reduce credit card debt 2 November 2022, New Zealand – Kiwis are struggling to pay their credit card bills, ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 75% Of Experts Expect The Cash Rate To Peak Between 4% And 4.5%
Monday, 3 October 2022, 5:57 am | Finder
News highlights: 73% of panellists predict a recession before 2025 4 in 5 say the government should increase the immigration cap to stimulate the economy All economists predict the OCR to increase in October to 3.50% 3 October 2022, New Zealand – ... More >>
The Rise Of Fin-fluencers: 44% Of Gen Z Investors Get Money Tips On Social Media
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 6:30 am | Finder
News highlights: Nearly half of gen Z investors get their advice from social media Female investors are 3 times more likely to seek advice from their partner How to start investing 21 September 2022, New Zealand – Social media is the number one ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 82% Of Experts Believe Inflation Has Hit Is Peak
Monday, 15 August 2022, 6:56 am | Finder
News highlights: 45% of panellists expect inflation to fall to 6% or lower by the end of 2022 4 in 5 say better career opportunities abroad is the main driver of brain drain in the labour market All economists predict the OCR to increase in August to ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 73% Of Experts Expect A Recession Before 2025
Monday, 11 July 2022, 6:19 am | Finder
News highlights: More than 1 in 2 panelists expect consecutive rate rises in July, August and October 83% believe property prices will continue to fall in 2022 All economists predict an OCR increase in July 11 July 2022, New Zealand – ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 64% Of Experts Say Rising Inflation Will Push More Kiwis Into Debt
Monday, 23 May 2022, 6:53 am | Finder
News highlights: 27% of panellists believe the OCR will increase at every remaining meeting this year Just over half of experts agree with tighter lending rules for home loans All economists predict an OCR increase in May 23 May 2022, New Zealand ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: Major City House Prices Tipped To Drop By As Much As $32,000
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 6:31 am | Finder
News highlights: Experts predict no price rises in any New Zealand cities covered by the survey Hamilton and Wellington had the highest predicted drops at -3% All economists predict an OCR increase in April of 25 to ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: 75% Of Experts Say Government Should Do More To Address Housing Affordability
Monday, 21 February 2022, 8:42 pm | Finder
News highlights: 55% of experts say that government policies are allowing rental prices to increase too high 2 in 3 agree that tourism to and from Australia is essential for the New Zealand economy All economists predict an OCR increase in February ... More >>
2 Million Kiwis Crack Down On Their Credit Card Spending
Monday, 24 January 2022, 6:22 am | Finder
News highlights: 2% of Kiwis have put their card in the freezer in a block of ice so they can’t use it Millennials are the most likely to be reining in their credit card spending How to reduce your credit card debt 24 January ... More >>
Saving, Sweating And Sleeping: 83% Of Kiwis Make New Year’s Resolutions
Monday, 3 January 2022, 6:32 am | Finder
News highlights: Saving more, losing weight, and improving fitness tops Kiwis lists 4 in 5 have at least one New Year’s resolution How to stick to your new habits 3 January 2022, New Zealand – Kiwis are gearing up for a fresh start in 2022, according ... More >>
Thrifty Christmas: 4 In 5 Kiwis Are Tightening Their Belts
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 6:48 am | Finder
News highlights: The average person is expected to spend $561 this holiday season The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has increased by 10% Ways to save money this holiday season As Kiwis gear up for a big holiday season, many are getting thrifty ... More >>
Investor Influx: 1 In 4 Kiwis Are Using Share Trading Platforms
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 7:23 am | Finder
Over 950,000 Kiwis use a share trading app or platform 42% of Millennials are trading online Top tips for online share trading 8 December 2021, New Zealand – A growing number of Kiwis are investing in the stock market via an app or online platform, ... More >>
RBNZ Survey: Only 30% Of Experts Believe A Cash Rate Rise Will End Surging Property Prices
Monday, 22 November 2021, 7:12 am | Finder
News highlights: 67% of economists foresee a labor shortage in 2022 Just under half say international travel will return in the first quarter of next year All economists predict an OCR increase in November 22 November 2021, New Zealand – Economists ... More >>
Tap And Woe: The 8 Credit Card Sins That 1.1 Million Kiwis Are Guilty Of
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 7:01 am | Finder
News highlights: 42% of New Zealand credit card holders have used their card irresponsibly Impulse buying and not checking statements are the top offenders Tips for reducing your credit card debt 28 October 2021, New Zealand – Credit card misuse is rife ... More >>