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

94. Continuous Improvement

·50 min·4 clips
Ruby's parents bought an earthquake-damaged house, renovated it with her, and sold it back at the original price—how did they pull it off?
Ruth interviews Ruby, a Kiwi who shares her personal finance journey from student debt to homeownership and investing. Ruby discusses how she and her husband Tim navigated mortgages, parental loans, and budgeting while improving their financial literacy through continuous learning and teamwork.

As heard by us

A New Zealand money story about investing, childcare, and the way earlier spending choices still echo now.

Ruby's money story is plainspoken and practical: she signs up with Sharesies, starts putting in $20 a week, and adds voluntary KiwiSaver contributions while home with two young tamariki.

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Why you'd press play

If you want a calm Kiwi money story, it starts with $20 a week and a KiwiSaver reset.

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