Money Lessons for Every Generation

Different generations face different financial pressures, but some money lessons are universal. In this episode of Where’s My Money?, host Reagan White sits down with Mike Puru, Sarah Gandy and Yas Coe for an honest conversation about debt, first homes, financial setbacks, KiwiSaver and the things they wish they’d known about money sooner.
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Mike Puru, Sarah Gandy and Yas Coe share honest money lessons across generations, from debt and first homes to KiwiSaver, setbacks and planning for the future.

Different Generations, Different Money Challenges

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In this episode, Reagan is joined by radio personalities Mike Puru, Sarah Gandy and Yas Coe for a refreshingly honest conversation about how our relationship with money changes through different stages of life.

From navigating debt and unexpected bills to buying a first home, building savings and thinking about retirement, they share some of the financial lessons they’ve learned along the way, including a few they wish they’d learned much earlier.

It’s Never Too Late to Take Control

One theme comes through regardless of age: your financial story isn’t fixed.
Life can throw plenty of curveballs, and mistakes are part of the journey. What matters is understanding where you are now and taking the next step. Whether that means building an emergency fund, getting on top of debt, understanding your KiwiSaver or finally putting a longer-term plan in place, small actions can help build greater financial confidence over time.

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Whatever financial decisions you’ve made in the past, you can change what happens next.

An enable.me financial coach can help you understand where you are today, build a plan for where you want to go and, importantly, provide the structure and accountability to help you follow through.

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Watch the Full Episode

Watch the full conversation as Reagan, Mike, Sarah and Yas share the money lessons, mistakes and experiences that have shaped their attitudes to finances across three different generations.

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