Christmas is a season of joy, generosity, and often, a little financial stress. For many families, it’s the first time children really notice the value of money, how much gifts cost, why some presents are possible and others aren’t, and…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…