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
When it comes to free samples, NZers are totally on board. Who doesn’t love free stuff? The chance to try something new – or enjoy something you already like – without any cost is a rare treat. The highlight of anyone’s visit to the supermarket is stumbling across the in-house taste testers, and who doesn’t … Read more
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Well, if it’s your birthday soon, you’re in for a treat because there are loads of places to get birthday freebies in NZ. If you can get over the fact that you actually have to tell someone it’s your birthday, you can get a ton of birthday freebies all over … Read more
Supporting a family on one income is not the norm these days, but we’ve been doing it since our first baby was born. Living on one income in a two-income world can require some serious adjustment, so I wanted to share how we manage it in case it helps you on your own journey. There … Read more
How do you save money when you’re broke? Is it even possible to wring another cent out of an extremely tight budget? Finding ways to save money on a tight budget can feel impossible, but it’s possible to do so and come out the other side of this challenging time with some super-useful, frugal life … Read more
Before I had kids – feels like a lifetime ago now – I was convinced I’d be a renter forever. The flexibility to move whenever I wanted, and live in a much nicer location than I could ever afford to buy, made so much sense. But becoming a mum changed everything. I wanted to give … Read more
Yay, you’re pregnant! Congratulations, it’s such an exciting time. Once all the fuss dies down, it’s time to get planning so you can figure out how much money to save before the baby arrives. If like me, your pregnancy is a (welcome) surprise, there’s no need to worry. You’ve got time to save money before … Read more
Credit card debt sucks. If you’re a spender (it’s OK, I was too), having a huge credit card balance can make you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of debt. You make payments each month, then spend a little and you’re right back where you started. Or worse, you owe more now than you … Read more
Dreaming of seeing the world but feel like your bank account is holding you back? Whether you’re on a tight budget, juggling debt, or supporting a family — I’ve been there. And I want you to know: saving for travel is possible, no matter your income. Over the years, I’ve saved for adventures as a … Read more
The passing on of knowledge through generations is one of the great blessings of parenthood. There are many challenges, of course, but being granted the opportunity to mold a small human into a productive, happy and empathetic citizen of the world is a great honour. In the personal finance blogosphere there seem to be two … Read more