The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand · Ruth - Personal Finance Blogger

100. A Solo Journey to Financial Independence

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How did a 57-year-old with modest earnings amass a $2.1 million net worth through simple saving and compound interest?

Ruth interviews Poutou, a 57-year-old from New Zealand, about her journey to financial independence. Poutou shares how early saving habits, a mortgage payoff strategy, and learning about compound interest helped her build a net worth of $2.1 million, including investments and property, allowing her to work part-time and plan for early retirement.

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