What is your net worth? $1,800,000
At what age did you become a net worth millionaire? 47
How did you accumulate your net worth, what are you invested in? Property, KiwiSaver, small business, ETFs with Smart Shares.
What was your highest average household WEEKLY income after tax? $5,000 combined with my husband
What is your career? Merchandise Manager and IT
Do you have children? YES
Do you have a tertiary qualification? NO
Did you inherit any of your money? NO
What's the approximate value of your house? $1,600,000
Are you debt free now? NO
If NO, how much debt do you have and what is it for? $346,000 left on the mortgage
Are you in KiwiSaver? YES
Were you taught about money? NO
What is the most enjoyable thing you do with money? Invest it! And we have started to travel a bit.
Do you use your money or your time to help others? YES
What is your greatest financial win? Buying a house and paying it off.
What is your worst financial mistake? Buying new cars.
What advice do you have for others? Pay your mortgage off as quickly as you can and invest little and often starting as soon as you can.
What is the point of having a net worth above $1,000,000. What does it mean to you? We are financially secure and I can sleep at night.
Finish these sentences:
If you want to build wealth do this… Same as most others advice. Spend less than you earn and invest the rest.
If you want to build wealth avoid doing this… Comparing yourself to others and trying to keep up.