4 Wealth-Crushing Real Estate Investment Mistakes to Avoid

One of the main reasons I started writing about money was to share the many mistakes I have made in my ongoing journey to wealth. I’ve mentioned before that I purchased my first investment property at 24. By jumping in at such a young age, I had a very steep learning curve. Investment fundamentals hardly … Read more

Sharesies Referral Code: Get $5 Free

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

Octopus Group Surveys New Zealand: What You Need to Know

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

Case Study: Cashflow Positive Property in Christchurch

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

The Beginners Guide to Property Investment in New Zealand

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

Get Paid to Shop: A Guide to Mystery Shopping in New Zealand

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

32 Genuine Ways to Make Money Online in New Zealand

More and more New Zealanders are looking for ways to make money online—whether it’s launching a side hustle, building a full-time income, or simply adding a bit of extra cash to the budget. The pandemic changed the way we work, and now that it’s behind us, many people are embracing the flexibility of remote work. … Read more

Valued Opinions New Zealand Review

If you want to take paid surveys for vouchers or as a way of making extra income, you can’t go past Valued Opinions as a legit survey site in New Zealand. There are many reasons I consider Valued Opinions to be one of the best survey sites in New Zealand, so in this Valued Opinions … Read more

50+ Part-Time Job Ideas for Mums

If you want to make extra money as a mum without paying for childcare you need to think outside the box. Finding a part-time job to fit your lifestyle can be the perfect way to increase your income and get you out of the house. These part-time job ideas include jobs that can be done … Read more

Toluna NZ Review: Taking Paid Surveys with Toluna

Toluna is one of my favourite paid surveys sites in New Zealand. To show you why I enjoy this site so much I wanted to do a Toluna NZ review so you can decide if this is a good survey site for you to join. Firstly, a quick look around the Toluna dashboard (you can … Read more