Emma Healey 
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
Leah from Rosemary & Twine shares her insider knowledge on how to have a wedding on a budget. Today I’m going to be sharing with you all about a topic that I’ve learnt a lot about over the years, and something that I consider to be a passion of mine. I have worked in the … Read more
One of the easiest ways to save money is to stop spending it. We all know that. But that doesn’t stop us from needing to replace things when they break or buy gifts for the special people in our lives. One of my favourite money-saving tips is to stop using your own money to pay … Read more
When it comes to frugal living, NZ is truly the land of milk and honey. We have fertile land and abundant water. This is pretty lucky, considering the high cost of living and low wages here. That said, I still think saving money in New Zealand is possible. Here on the blog, I’m sharing my … Read more
Being a parent and trying to juggle a job – even a part-time job – is a huge challenge. With endless commitments and unexpected tasks cropping up every day, it’s hard to find something with a flexible schedule. By signing up to be a mystery shopper NZ mums can find the perfect side gig. You … Read more
The process of getting out of debt can be a long and challenging journey, but it’s important to remember that it’s not impossible. There are other people who have been in the exact same situation as you are, if not worse, and they made choices that completely turned around their financial situations and got their … Read more
Who knew people would be so interested in the things I stopped buying to save money and get out of debt? Turns out we’re all just money voyeurs! No worries, that’s why I blog about money. To share everything I’ve learnt in my journey to financial freedom. Firstly, a bit of background. I had around … Read more