Emma Healey 
We managed to pay off our home mortgage in five years. I blame it on minimalism. It makes sense, I guess. Minimalism and money are closely intertwined. As one goes deeper into a minimalist life, it’s only natural that we seek simpler interests and buy only things that are absolutely necessary. Minimalism and financial freedom … Read more
I’m a big fan of frugal living for its obvious benefits – spending less overall improves my life no end. But there are some other benefits of frugality you might not be aware of yet. To be honest, a lot of this stuff was pretty foreign to me before I dove headfirst into frugal living, … Read more
What if you could have some of the perks of being rich and famous, without the effort? Sadly, we’re not talking about the mansions – but just like a celebrity, you can get companies to send you free products to try, and use your opinions to influence brands. Product testing in New Zealand seems too … Read more
When it comes to money-making apps NZ options have been lacking for a long time. I’m pleased to report that is no longer the case. Some people are surprised to learn about apps that make money or think they must be scams. Well, there are plenty of scams in the making money online world, but … Read more
One of the main reasons I started to write about money was to share the many mistakes I have learnt in my ongoing journey to wealth. I’ve mentioned before that I purchased my first investment property at the age of 24. This blog is about my current and future financial position so I’m not going … Read more
With a $15 welcome bonus on offer until August 23 there has never been a better time to grab a Sharesies referral code and start investing with Sharesies. Use this one to get started now: Join Sharesies Now How does Sharesies work? Sharesies started in 2016 with a goal of making investing as accessible for … Read more
Are you experiencing money worries at the moment? If so, I’m very sorry to hear that. Sometimes it’s tough to read blogs by people who have it all figured out. For that reason, I wanted to share some of my money weaknesses and worries in the form of a real-life situation my family recently went … Read more
Octopus Group surveys have launched in New Zealand! After growth and recruitment, they are now live with surveys being offered to New Zealand members. Octopus surveys have long been the favourite of our survey takers in Australia, and we have no doubt they will do great things in New Zealand. You can join Octopus Group … Read more
Although I really want Mum’s Money to be about my readers, sometimes it is immensely helpful to read a personal story. In that vein, I am sharing this property investment case study about a recent real estate purchase my husband and I made in Christchurch. In February 2019, we purchased an investment property in Christchurch. … Read more
Are you interested in property investment in New Zealand? You aren’t alone. Investing in property is a topic we Kiwis love to discuss. Whether it’s your parent’s rental property ‘nest egg’ or your mate overseas who’s bought a rental at home while he travels, it’s no secret that us Kiwis love property. There’s a good … Read more