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20 March 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Shristi Singh shares how she was able to become a homeowner while also navigating the financial challenges of being a new immigrant.
4 March 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, high school teacher Tāwera shares how family, discipline, and patience shape his financial choices.
29 January 2026
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In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, family lawyer Sarah Mason shares how witnessing the financial outcomes of divorce in her job has inspired a passion for women’s financial …
15 December 2025
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In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Eliza shares how she found a balance between spending and saving – allowing her to buy her first home in her 20s while still spending on t…
25 November 2025
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In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Matt shares how a shift in priorities has helped him grow from a spender to a saver.
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