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

112. Resilience, Balance, Community, and Happiness

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Rachel invested $10,000 from an inheritance into Kernel Global 100, defying a friend who called it gambling.

This episode shares the story of Rachel, a 32-year-old from Timaru, who has crafted a flexible career and financial life through frugality, community support, and index fund investing. Despite challenges like a concussion and job changes, she maintains a net worth of $100,000 and explores options like tiny house ownership, emphasizing resilience and personal values over traditional financial plans.

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