5 ways to learn about money - for free
Financial literacy is important. And who doesn’t love free money resources? Today I’d like to share with you where I go to learn about money and all things personal finance - without paying a cent.
You’ll find plenty of free money events on Eventbrite. Simply sign up for free, and in your ‘Interests’, go to the ‘Business’ section and select ‘ Finance’.
You’ll be recommended local workshops and seminars about property, savings, investments, and much more - with a mix of paid and free events!
Sorted is made by the New Zealand and is dedicated to helping New Zealanders sort out their money. You can create your own dashboard to track your money goals, plus make use of the handy calculators - including mortgage, debt, Kiwisaver, investing, and more.
A fun and easy way to learn about money for free is through podcasts. You can learn about money and improve your financial literary while driving, working out, grocery shopping - practically anything! Some personal finance podcasts I would recommend are She’s On The Money, My Millennial Money, and the New Zealand podcast, It’s No Secret.
Library
It’s free to sign up to your local library, plus free to request them to buy the books you want to read. Some of my favourite personal finance books are The Richest Man in Babylon, Smashed Avocado, Money Diaries, You are a Badass at Making Money, and of course, Mindful with Money.
Social media
Follow banks and finance companies on social media, so you’ll know when they host workshops, webinars, and more. Westpac hosts free Managing Your Money workshops on topics like budgeting, saving, buying your first home, insurance, and more. I also love YouTube personal finance channels, like The Financial Diet, Aja Dang, and Sorelle Amore Finance.
Good luck!
Sophia
