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Real-life read
27 July 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Evan
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Evan shares the best advice he’s been ever given: “Only spend money where it really matters.”
22 June 2026
Reading time: 5 minutes
Real-life read: Alex
In this sorted.org.nz blog, Alex, who moved from Russia to New Zealand about 20 years ago, talks about his spending and saving habits and the financial principles he lives by.
29 May 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Georgia
Georgia has used Sorted ever since 2014, when you could pick up Sorted booklets at the supermarket rather than using the tools online!
21 April 2026
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Gemma
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Gemma shares the habits that have helped her get ahead: avoiding credit card interest, building her emergency fund and paying down her mor…
20 March 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes
Real-life read: Shristi
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.