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Updated 1 April 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
It helps to know how the government pension is tracking, especially when retirement is far away (it gives you time to plan), and obviously when it’s just around the corner.
24 March 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Emma reveals how she’s gone from being in debt and on the benefit, to being debt free with a great job and a solid money plan in place.
18 March 2025
Reading time: 6 minutes
There are a lot of good social media influencers out there sharing money insights we can learn from, but it can be easy to get swept up by the hype. Here’s how to figure out who you can trust.
5 March 2025
Reading time: 8 minutes
Invaluable insider info from Sorted’s wāhine on how to boost your financial wellbeing and freedom.
27 February 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Natalie says she used to be a spender to the point of getting into debt but now gets more of a high from seeing a healthy bank balance.
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