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经济学家警告本轮利率下调可能即将触底,或应考虑锁定更长期的房贷利率
目前主流商业银行的利率下调已经将央行进一步降息提前计算在内,考虑到国际上开始加息的趋势,本轮利率下调或将触底。
Interest rate warning from country's biggest bank
It is getting closer to the time when locking in a longer-term home loan rates makes sense, economists say.
Enter Taxman: IRD chasing shirkers
The Inland Revenue says it has started visiting nearly 300 businesses - identified from anonymous tipoffs - as part of its work on the "hidden economy".
Home insurance costs twice as much in Wellington as in Auckland
One owner says premiums on his Wellington properties have doubled since 2015.
Why hundreds of people are having to give money back to KiwiSaver
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem.
How much have prices risen in five years?
Inflation may be back within the Reserve Bank's target range, but the past few years have left prices much higher than they were before the pandemic.
Last day to earn Flybuys points
Thursday marks the end of an era for one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes, because it will be the last day that customers can collect points on Flybuys. Audio
How $5 could turn into $5000 for your kids
If you want to get your kids off to a good start financially, small contributions to KiwiSaver could make a big difference, the country's largest provider says.
How would a capital gains tax work?
The debate over whether NZ should have a capital gains tax doesn't seem to go away. Here are six common questions - and answers - about how a CGT might work.
How fast will house prices lift next year?
House prices seem set to rise through 2025 after a weak couple of years - but how much?
Top 5 reasons people go to Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal ever year to have it sort disputes between landlords and tenants - here are the main complaints.
NZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in towns and cities
The government is proposing a rule change that could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.
Ezibuy owner goes into administration
In a post on Facebook, Ezibuy told followers online orders would continue to be shipped and inquiries responded to.
New World, Pak'nSave remove ability for shoppers to sort items by price
It is "another move that will make grocery shopping more difficult and less transparent for New Zealand shoppers", expert says.
Kids are feeling record benefit numbers
As the number of people on the benefit soars, some are warning job losses can mean more than just less income.
Beneficiaries not getting by as rental costs grow
Those on JobSeeker can be hundreds of dollars in the red each week, new research shows.
How many media jobs have gone, and where?
Cuts continue at most of the country's major media outlets and there is a warning new legislation could be a killer blow for many.
Which KiwiSaver scheme has the biggest balance?
The scheme with the largest balances has five times the overall average. Audio
'Expect better airfare deals in coming months'
One commentator says the airlines have listened to complaints about high prices.
Kiwis powerless on insurance premium hikes - advocate
An Australian insurer has been told to unwind a 60 percent increase to a customer's insurance premiums after the person complained - but New Zealand policyholders do not have the same recourse.
Are there really 'secrets banks don't want you to know'?
You've probably seen the ads - but can you really 'pay off your mortgage in seven to 10 years'?
Is criticism of Reserve Bank unfair?
The Reserve Bank has been surprised by the pace of decline in the inflation rate.
How to be financially average
Forget being the highest-earning, the most dedicated saver or the savviest investor. What if you just want to be average? Here's what you need to earn, save, spend in 2024.
Record benefit number sparks unemployment warning
Nearly 400,000 people are on some form of benefit - almost the same proportion of the population as after the Global Financial Crisis.