Back 
Select a category
Browseall
Planning & budgeting
Tackling debt
Home buying
Protecting wealth
KiwiSaver & retirement
Saving & investing
Real-life read
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.
15 December 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Eliza
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
Reading time: 4 minutes
Real-life read: Matt
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.
26 May 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
Real-life read: Monnie
In our series exploring people’s real experiences with money, Monnie shares her saving hack: as soon as she and her husband get paid, they send 20% straight to their savings account.
6 August 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
My Money Sorted: Acushla-Tara Kupe
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, actor Acushla-Tara credits finding financial peace of mind to organising automatic payments to set aside her savings.