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Kiri, her husband John and their four-year-old daughter had big plans for 2020, but we all know how 2020 unfolded and it was interesting to hear how they created a new strategy and maneuvered themselves into their first home and a more secure position right here in Aotearoa.
I first heard from Andy when he was 29. He emailed with several questions and observations, and the bit that stuck with me most was that he was pretty keen to buy himself a car parking space as an investment. He writes for a living, so he writes a good email and through those, I got to see his thoughts evolve and the evolution of a workable financial plan.
There were many points during Ella’s 40 plus years that her gut instinct told her to make a few changes to the way her family handled money. 2020 has been a huge time of change and these changes all stemmed from her wanting to be able to financially help her kids and once she worked out that she needed to be in a strong financial position herself in order to do this, the rest is rapidly falling into place.
In this final podcast of this series, I’m doing a recap of two people that I’ve spoken with earlier. Firstly Bret from episode #20, a guy who had gone from being a super consumer to someone who is finally in control of money. And Lucas from episode #28 who last time we met was staring down the barrel of a $1.2 million dollar mortgage. Both have come an extremely long way in a very short space of time.
Three kids and an almost paid for house? It sounds like an impossible dream but I’m pleased to tell you it is a reality for this Wellington couple.
Simon knows where he is at financially and more importantly he knows what kind of life he wants to live today and into the future.
This married Mum of one was feeling crushed by consumer debt and was forced back to work when she would rather be at home with her daughter. Something had to change and she was the only person to make that change.
Bret has spent the last year and a half going from super consumer to super saver. He used to use money to buy endless stuff, but now he is using it as a currency to buy back his time.
A holiday is a great opportunity to clear your head and make future plans. Nellie decided that if you are going to make a plan to completely change your financial life then you might as well start right now.
Years of DIY investing has worked Shane into a very good financial position but putting his hand up and asking for help to improve his portfolio has meant that his retirement will happen just that much sooner.
Today I want to tell you about Ashley and her action packed and interesting journey. She is now debt free and enjoying every moment, but it sure has been a rocky ride.
At just 23, Callum has a net worth that would make others stand up and notice and a heap of plans for the future where he takes every opportunity to grow his skills, invest carefully and spend mindfully.
If you want the good oil on how to invest well, track down a retired English and History teacher! If anyone is going to remember key points and dates about their life it is them.
