Do you ever itch your right hand and wonder what it means? You’re not alone! Superstitions abound when it comes to the meaning of an itchy right hand. Here, we will explore some of the most common superstitions about this phenomenon. An itching right hand or palm may mean good luck is coming your way … Read more
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you have unclaimed money sitting with the IRD just waiting for you to claim it. If you have a MyIR account it’s easy to claim online. I’ll outline the steps below with images – these are from my own MyIR account. How to Claim Unclaimed Money with … Read more
Saving money in New Zealand can be a hard slog. Our cost of living is high, and if you’re renting, it just keeps increasing. But fear not, I’m here to share my best money-saving tips so you can stash a few bob away for a rainy day and reduce financial stress. 23 Money-Saving Tips NZers … Read more
If you’ve read the news in the past few days, you might have heard rumours that Aldi is considering coming to New Zealand. This came from a number of news outlets after Nicola Willis stated she would open up the grocery sector to a third player OR work to break up the existing duopoly of … Read more
It’s been a long while since I’ve written anything personal on this website BUT we hit such a major milestone recently that I just had to share it. On Friday, 31 December 2021, at 10.22 am my husband handed in his letter of resignation. We have finally achieved our early semi-retirement goal. This means … Read more
You’ve probably heard how important it is to develop a positive money mindset to achieve financial freedom. If not, here’s a quick overview. By repeating positive phrases regularly, you can create new neural pathways that will allow you to achieve your goals and become financially free. It’s not solely the words that work – it … Read more
For many of us, the first question that comes to mind when we discover we’re pregnant is, “Can we afford it?” There are a lot of things to think about, but as a soon-to-be-mum, often the most pressing is the possibility of being a stay at home mum, even for a short while. 11 Practical … Read more
Living with debt can feel like carrying a heavy secret around, day in and day out, and it makes getting help with debt feel even harder. Society teaches us that talking about money is taboo—an attitude that only perpetuates feelings of shame, stress, and embarrassment over a problem that is actually quite common. Whether you … Read more
If you have children in childcare, you’ll likely have heard of the 20 hour Free ECE (early childhood education) subsidy that exists in New Zealand. 20 Hours Free ECE: What You Need to Know In this guide to the 20 hour ECE subsidy we cover the following What is 20 hours free ECE? Who is … Read more
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