Helping Kiwis be financially empowered

Our purpose is to support the Unity Community in achieving their money goals. Read our blogs below to help you make better financial decisions for your future.

Applying for a personal loan? Here are 9 questions you need to ask

Are you considering a loan?Maybe it’s time to replace that hunk of junk in the garage, or get some time away this weekend?No matter your reasons, here's so...

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Posted August 2017

10 *top* tips for consolidating your loans & debts

Do you feel like debt is getting you down during the day? Stress keeping you up at night? Chances are, you’re not alone: more and more Kiwis just like you ...

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Posted August 2017

Personal Loans: 3 top tips for getting a lower interest rate

Whether it's to finance a new car or those long-overdue home improvements, there's a long list of things you could fund with the money from a personal loan...

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Posted July 2017

5 blunders to avoid when paying off your debt

Paying off debt is difficult. There's the high interest rates, regular repayments, and more than a little stress involved. But what would you say if we tol...

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Posted July 2017

5 manageable & effective savings strategies for retirement

Is it any wonder that Kiwis just like you struggle to save enough money for retirement? Everyday expenses make setting aside money for even short-term expe...

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Posted July 2017

5 mistakes to avoid when taking out a personal loan

Mistakes. Big or small, you've probably made a few. In fact, I'm sure we all have! But while they may help you grow, learn, or improve, financial mistakes ...

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Posted July 2017

Guarantor on a personal loan? 5 risks you need to know about

Everything you need to know before signing on the dotted lineThere’s no denying Kiwis are a helpful bunch!But what would you say if a friend or relative as...

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Posted June 2017

Saving for retirement? Try these 4 great investment tips

Retirement should be an exciting time in any Kiwi’s life, but with the cost of living on the rise, and the retirement age set to rise with it, it can be di...

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Posted June 2017

Personal loans vs credit cards - 3 things you should consider

Do you need to borrow money? While cash might be the best way to pay, everyday expenses like utility bills and stubborn debt mean you can't always save mon...

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Posted May 2017

The articles published on this page are not financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. The opinions published in these articles are not those of Unity Credit Union’s