All tagged Simplicity
This week I’m sharing the story of Ayana, a woman who sure does have a zest for life. However, life keeps throwing her curve balls, and she has to keep adjusting course. She takes life by the horns, and because she is thinking clearly about money, she can embrace each new change instead of being crippled by it. I loved this conversation; I think you will too.
For the last episode in this series, I have once again reconnected with a few people that I’ve interviewed before. I like to check in on people and get a feel for the progress and changes they have made and I know you do too.
When Julian and Sophie met in 1999 they each had a car, a very small amount in savings and no debt. Just 21 ‘short’ years later they have an approximate net worth of $1,500,000. So, how did they do it?
“Well this is awkward” I thought when some guy called Chris started secretly emailing me without his partner’s knowledge! Big long emails with tonnes of questions about personal finance, my favourite topic for sure! That is how I came to sit on the sidelines of the transformation of not just Chris but of his partner Rosemary’s financial life.
What you pay attention to gets done and Kate worked this out from an early age. There is little that will keep her from achieving her goals.
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.
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.
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.
I had a catch up with two people that I spoke to in the first podcast series and our catch ups did not disappoint. Both of them have in the last six months made some fantastic progress towards their own unique goals.
Chris and Kazia hit the ground running after having the guts to pick up sticks and move to New Zealand to begin a new life just eight years ago.
I thought to round out the series I would let you know a bit more about me as you may have been thinking “who is this person who keeps on banging on about Personal Finance in New Zealand?”
Living in Queenstown, Kurt and Ruth have created a whole of life plan to make sure they don’t just survive there, but thrive.
