113. Late Financial Bloomers: Proof It’s Never Too Late to Start

The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand by Ruth

Oct 28, 202501:07:44Business

Maria and Michelle were late financial bloomers who only really got started in their 50s. Now 71 and 69, they’ve paid off their mortgage and student loan, invested in the sharemarket, built up $1,000,000 in savings and i...

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