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The Cost of Being

The financial realities of New Zealanders, published weekly since 2022.

The Cost of Being

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The cost of being: A public servant who just bought their first home

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The cost of being: A 70-year-old who can't afford to retire yet

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The cost of being: A night shift worker on a 'brutal' roster

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The cost of being: A 30-year-old who prioritises cosiness over cheapness

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The cost of being: A part-time worker caring for an elderly parent

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The cost of being: A new grad living on their own after a ‘disastrous’ breakup

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The cost of being: A ‘stingy’ 20-something who just bought their first home

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The cost of being: A single mum ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’

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The cost of being: An ‘abundantly-minded but not abundantly pocketed’ receptionist

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The cost of being: A young New Zealander looking for work on their OE

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The cost of being: A homeowner who wants their money to work harder than they do

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