When money is tight, the first advice we hear is to cut back. The trick isn't to give up the things you love, it's to find ways to enjoy them without breaking the budget.
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Studying as a Mature Adult and How to Make it Happen!
Beginning a course of study doesn’t happen unless you facilitate it, which is why we’re offering the suggestions, below, to help you get into the groove!
Sort Your Snapshots
Everyone loves a blast from the past, so check out our great ideas for using old snapshots – and feel the love come pouring in!
Understanding the Other Side of Financial Help
Financial help between parents and adult children is often discussed from the perspective of the people providing it. Yet every act of generosity has another side.
Hope, Dignity and a Place to Call Home this Winter
Across Aotearoa New Zealand, more families than ever are facing the reality of homelessness, and for many, the question of where they will sleep each night is no longer certain.
Independence and the Fear of Losing it Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our series on the fear of losing independence, where we dive into practical tips to help you face your future with confidence.
After They’re Gone Part 3
Welcome back to our 7-part series on winding up a home that’s not your own. We move on, not to sorting, removing, and disposing of items, but to making lists!
Attention Empty Nesters – life just got better!
We love our kids, but an empty nest has its own rewards – especially when you know how to make the most of it.
Emotional Labour Burnout – how to avoid it, and how to recover if it hits
We take a look at how to manage life so you don’t reach emotional labour burnout. If it does hit you, we also look at what steps you can take to recover.
Solar Panels: Will They Really Work for You?
Solar power is becoming a familiar feature across New Zealand suburbs and it can be a long-term, satisfying investment. Yet it is not a universal solution.




