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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.
5 March 2025
Reading time: 8 minutes
Invaluable insider info from Sorted’s wāhine on how to boost your financial wellbeing and freedom.
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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.
31 January 2025
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Jack reveals why he values experiences over material possessions – and that he should probably stop buying his lunch!
29 November 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Ema says her biggest learning moment was realising how relaxed she’d feel if she split her savings into multiple accounts.
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