Surviving the cost of Christmas
I don’t know about you, but I’m not quite sure where 2025 has gone. The year has raced by, and I’m running out of steam, and really looking forward to a break. But despite being on the edge of exhaustion,…
Money, relationships, and feeling ‘too thankful’
We all hear it, don’t we? “Be grateful. Count your blessings. Say thank you.” Gratitude is everywhere—on mugs, in newsletters, even plastered on motivational posters at work. And yes, practicing gratitude can make you feel lighter, happier, and more connected…
Thriving through emerging money trends
Running a small business today is exciting and scary all at the same time. Let’s be honest it feels like a rollercoaster at times. There’s enough going on in the economy without all the technology changes as well. As an…
Black Friday isn’t just about deals. It’s about your money story
Black Friday is coming, and it’s everywhere. Your inbox is full of “deals of the day,” your social media feeds are swarming with “limited time offers,” and even that quiet corner of the internet where you thought you were safe…
What’s on your summer reading list?
With the summer holidays approaching, I’m starting to get my summer reading list ready. I’ve got the latest Richard Osman offering and a couple that Amazon describes as ‘light summer reading’ (in other words great to send you into snoozing…
Learning to enjoy your money in retirement
My parents spent most of their working lives being told to save, save, save. Put something aside for the future. Don’t waste it. Be sensible. And for decades, that’s exactly what they did. They were good at it. Mum managed…
Love, age gaps and money: How to plan for a financially balanced future
When it comes to love, age really is just a number; until it comes to your finances. An age gap between partners can add richness and energy to a relationship. Different perspectives, life experiences and priorities can complement each other…
Money and friendships; two things that don’t always mix well
Having learnt from experience over the years about mixing money and friendship, and it not going quite as well I would like. It’s been really refreshing with the new friends that I have made since moving to Tasman, how clear…
The someday trap: waiting for the ‘right time’
I have been giving a lot of thought to ‘what next’? now that the house project is complete and I have my time back. I decided a good starting point would be to think about and put some plans in…
Are you ‘revenge saving’? What your brain might be trying to tell you
When I started my Money Mentalist journey, and was working with my mentor David Krueger, one of our sessions was on different types of spending. This was a complete revelation to me, I thought we just spent money, it was…