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Credit applications plunge in March
The figures show a jump in applications by those with the worst credit ratings.
The figures show a jump in applications by those with the worst credit ratings.
Have you started the new year with a goal to save money?
Shoppers propped up GDP in the 3rd quarter, spending through the economy's darkest hour.
Steve Wozniak said that he can borrow 10 times as much as his wife on their Apple Cards.
Kiwis of all ages are abandoning credit cards in favour of this service, survey reveals.
More than $40,000 worth of property was stolen from seven short-term holiday homes.
Kaffee Eis had to pay more than $20,000 in Paywave fees over the last 16 months.
Auckland man and his family can no longer go to the UK for holiday they had planned.
Comment: Becoming more shrewd with your money is about sweating the small stuff.
COMMENT: Not happy with your bank? Complain.
COMMENT: Buying into debt myths will stop you getting ahead financially.
A brothel owner is drawing attention to the continued prejudice her staff face.
COMMENT: Plenty of Kiwis lose large sums of money to online fraudsters.
Spending by Visa card holders is being mainly done in shops, lodgings and restaurants.
COMMENT: Public transport would be easier if it accepted credit cards.
COMMENT: Private debt stats make ugly reading. Will we cope when interest rates rise?
If you've got a big credit card debt the interest payments may be crucifying your finances
Wondering why there's no money left at the end of the week? Blame your 'monkey' brain.
After the GFC, millennials have become hesitant to go into debt.
COMMENT: Crafty ways to use credit cards to your advantage.
Poor financial habits are costing New Zealanders millions of dollars every year.
Five per cent of Kiwis won't be buying Christmas presents this year, say researchers.
Nearly 30pc of Kiwis won't pay their post Xmas credit bill on time, research shows.
Paul Little went to Debtors Anonymous to meet those battling an addiction to spending.
Kiwis have become far too comfortable with credit-card debt.
Customers have been warned to look out for a scam designed to steal credit card info.
Online, mobile and digital currency systems are set to overtake credit and debit cards.
Two mobile traders have been ordered to pay over $250,000 for breaching trading laws.
UK banks are now giving out unsecured consumer loans enthusiastically
An Australian scientist has been jailed for using forged NZ passports to defraud banks.