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Real-life read
25 July 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes
In the second instalment of our two-part series, real people on everyday budgets shed light on the ways they made their cash cushion happen and stay prepared.
Read more about Real-life read: Emergency savings – how I got started
21 July 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes
In part one of our two-part series, Sorted users share what led them to start their rainy-day fund and what motivates them to expect unexpected costs and keep it up.
Read more about Real-life read: Emergency savings – what’s your why?
Updated 17 July 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Discover the main benefits of building an emergency fund, including how it can reduce anxiety, support your saving goals and increase your financial security.
Read more about Top 10 reasons why everyone needs a rainy day fund
14 July 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Some whānau pool together their pūtea to create a fund for emergencies. Here, Sorted’s kaihautū/director of Māori and learning tells how our tīpuna have provided a plan.
Read more about Saving for an emergency? A reflection from a child raised by the village
14 July 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
He mahi ngātahi te rautaki kohi pūtea ohotata a ētahi whānau. Pērā i ngā tīpuna i whakarite mahere mō ngā take ohorere, ka kōrerotia ēnei āhuatanga e te kaihautū, director Māori & learning ki Sorted.
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