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05 August 2024

Sorted Money Month 2024: Starting a conversation.

Image from Sorted Money Month 2024 campaign

At the FMA we are proud to support Sorted Money Month, an initiative led by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission in collaboration with the financial community. This year’s campaign, themed "Pause. Get Sorted," aims to help you grow your money and enhance financial resilience. 

The FMA supports this initiative, as Sorted Money Month aligns with our vision: that ensures more New Zealanders feel that the financial services sector is working well for them.

You just made an important first step to getting your money sorted!  Whatever it is you want to take charge of – from budgeting and saving to paying off debt – we can point you to simple tools and practical, bite-sized tips that you can apply straight away.

Let's talk money...

Explore our videos where young Auckland couple Jade and Kahn get honest about their money habits. From savings, budgeting and debt to what “grinds their gears” about the other’s spending traits, they chew over the money issues that often go undiscussed. Join the conversation by following us on social media! 

Start the conversation 

Do you think money's important? Whether it's a 'yeah!' or a 'meh', it makes sense to get it sorted. This Money Month we're inviting you to hit pause and check out our handy tips and tools for getting the most out of your money, so you have more freedom to do what you truly care about.   

Build a budget

You may be a wing-it kind of person but, trust us, on your money journey you’re going to want a map. Or, in this case, a budget. Setting a budget may sound hard / confronting but it’s quite the opposite. With Sorted’s Budget Planner, it’s super-simple to keep track of your money going in and out. Plus knowing exactly where every dollar goes gives you more control and, importantly, peace of mind.

Setting a budget is simple with Sorted's budget-planner

Create a savings habit

Saving isn’t about giving up the things you love – it’s about moving towards the things you dream of. Having a buffer also means you’re not awake at 4am worrying about the ‘what-ifs’. Building up a fund from scratch may seem like a hill to climb, especially when there’s little left after paying for essentials. But every dollar counts, it honestly does.

For great savings hacks, use Sorted's 'get me to my goal' tools

Understanding KiwiSaver

Want to know how to get more out of it - or the best way to get started? This Sorted Money Month, we're sharing smart ways to get your KiwiSaver on track, with tips for growing your fund faster and a KiwiSaver calculator to help you know how much to put in.

Use Sorted's KiwiSaver calculator

Managing Debt

It can be easy to get into debt, but often harder to get out of it.

It's important to understand how much debt you are carrying and what interest you are likely to be paying on top.

Sorted has a great step-by-step guide on which debt to target first and how to whittle it down one doable bit at a time.

View the Sorted tackle your debt page

For more money tips and tools, visit the Sorted website.

Note: These are unscripted videos produced for the FMA of a young Auckland couple discussing money issues.  The views expressed are their own.