All tagged InvestNow

124. Learning, Letting Go and Rethinking the Road to FIRE

124. Learning, Letting Go and Rethinking the Road to FIRE

Ruth
Money Journey, Personal Finance, Podcast, PocketSmith, Financial Independence, Investing, KiwiSaver, Rental Property, Simplicity, InvestNow

MONEY JOURNEY

I had a great chat with Rose and Adam, a warm and friendly duo who came to our conversation well prepared. After moving from Israel to Ōtautahi Christchurch, they built a life through careful spending and a mix of KiwiSaver, shares and property. But after eight years of owning rental properties, they have accepted that the strategy has not worked for them. Now, guided by mindfulness and Zen philosophy, they are letting go of those investments and redirecting their money towards a clearer path to FIRE.

123. Feeling Financially Safe Again

123. Feeling Financially Safe Again

Ruth
Money Journey, Personal Finance, Podcast, PocketSmith, Financial Independence, Investing

MONEY JOURNEY

Today’s guest is Olivia, a 59-year-old single woman who is on track to pay off a 30-year mortgage in just 10 years, entirely on one income. It is a story about rebuilding financial safety after divorce, relationship breakdowns, solo parenting, financial mistakes, grief, and years of carrying the full load alone. This episode is honest, practical, and relatable for anyone who feels “behind” financially.

122. Renting, Investing and Building Financial Freedom

122. Renting, Investing and Building Financial Freedom

Ruth
Money Journey, Personal Finance, Podcast, PocketSmith, Financial Independence, Investing

MONEY JOURNEY

Anna has developed strong money habits through years of study, careful saving, and living well below her means. After following the traditional advice to buy a home, Anna and her partner, Thom, began to question whether home ownership really suited the life they wanted. Once they ran the numbers, they made the bold decision to sell their house, rent a home that better fits their lifestyle, and redirect their surplus income into sharemarket investments instead. She and Thom are still early in their journey towards financial independence, but they are already experiencing what it can look like in practice.