
The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand
Claim This PodcastHosted by RUTH DEAN, Ruth Henderson
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<p>Your friends might not want to talk about money, but I do! Hi, I’m Ruth and I’m a blogger on Personal Finance and in this podcast I tell the stories of Kiwis and their experiences with the money in their lives. How do they use it or how does it use them? Where do they save and invest it and does it work? What are their financial triumphs and financial train wrecks? How can you extract the most out of life and spend as little as possible while doing it? Join me as I ask the questions everyone else is too polite to ask but is dying to know about New Zealanders and their money. Happy Saving! Ruth</p>
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Recent Episodes

September 9, 2026
126. Building Financial Strength Together
Host [Host Name] interviews Joseph and Jane as they share how combining their distinct financial journeys built resilience, independence, and choices through smart saving and investing.

August 19, 2026
125. Revisit with The Happy Saver: Eight Years On
The Happy Saver, also known as John, revisits her 2018 financial journey, sharing updates, lessons learned, and current financial standing in this self-interview episode.

July 29, 2026
124. Learning, Letting Go and Rethinking the Road to FIRE
Host [Host Name] interviews Rose and Adam as they share how mindfulness and a shift from property to share investments inform their FIRE journey.
133 total episodes available with 44 transcripts
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126. Building Financial Strength Together
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[…] When the income stops, your financial commitments don't and the longer you are off work, uncertain as to if and when you can return, the more the pressure builds. In my experience, if a person has been able to build a loving and supportive network of family, friends and community, times like this are where those relationships really come into their own. Now, it took a lot of time, but Joseph did recover from that surgery. His life, however, didn't magically improve as his health did. He continued working as a contractor on that minimum wage, and he picked up side jobs where he could. But he very much felt like he was running on a treadmill and just not getting ahead. […]
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- What is The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand?
<p>Your friends might not want to talk about money, but I do! Hi, I’m Ruth and I’m a blogger on Personal Finance and in this podcast I tell the stories of Kiwis and their experiences with the money in their lives. How do they use it or how does it use them? Where do they save and invest it and does it work? What are their financial triumphs and financial train wrecks? How can you extract the most out of life and spend as little as possible while doing it? Join me as I ask the questions everyone else is too polite to ask but is dying to know about New Zealanders and their money. Happy Saving! Ruth</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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