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28/08/2026

sorted.org.nz Money Month encourages us to reflect on our financial choices and have more open conversations about what matters to us.

For our final video, four of our PocketSmithers share what they are happy to cut back on to make room for their priorities. Managing money is not only about reducing spending. It is also about choosing what deserves more of it.

What are you happy to spend less on? Comment below and keep the conversation going.

27/08/2026

The solar-powered sleepout is no longer just an experiment. After a few months of living with the setup, Olav, our Head of Growth, now has the answer to the big question from part one: was going solar actually worth it?

Having now faced a Dunedin winter and a few DIY headaches, Olav shares how the setup is working better than expected, and what he’s learned along the way ⬇️

Solar-Powered Backyard Sleepout A solar-powered sleepout sounded good on paper. The real test was whether it would still make sense once the panels were installed, the battery was charging and a Dunedin winter arrived. A few months on, Olav shares what worked, what didn’t, and what he’d do diffe...

25/08/2026

Early bird gets the bill sorted 🐦 We’ve made a small update that makes managing bills a little smoother.

If you pay a bill early, PocketSmith can sometimes mark it as overdue because the payment falls outside the expected bill period. Previously, fixing that meant manually moving the bill in your Calendar.

Now, there’s a simpler way. When a bill is marked overdue, you’ll see a new “fix this bill” button in the bills analysis popup. From there, PocketSmith will help you locate the early payment and assign it to the bill in just a couple of clicks.

24/08/2026

Eight years later, Ruth from The Happy Saver is back with her second financial life update 🥳

This episode is packed with Ruth’s reflections on what she and her husband, Jonny, have done to build a stress-free financial life. So, what have they learned over the past eight years, and where are they financially today? Have a listen to get some insight into all of Ruth’s tips and tricks 💰

MONEY JOURNEY Today I’m doing something a bit different. I thought I’d give you a little update on what Jonny and I are up to. You might remember that way back in 2018 I released Episode 12, It’s All About Me. Eight years on, I thought it was probably time for an update. This episode isn’t g...

21/08/2026

Where you choose to have your bank account can have an impact beyond your balance, but “sustainability” claims aren’t always as clear-cut as they sound. Emma looks at what to check beyond the green marketing and how to research where your bank puts its money.

With their substantial power and capital, even choices like who we bank with can have a social and environmental impact — positive or negative, depending on who you choose. Here’s how you can look for a banking institution that aligns your personal values with your financial ones.

19/08/2026

This week for .org.nz Money Month, we wanted to know what some of our PocketSmithers’ best purchases have been this year. A good purchase is different for everyone. It could be something practical that you use every day or something that has created a lifelong memory.

Money Month is all about open money conversations, so we’d love to hear about your best purchase this year in the comments below!

18/08/2026

“What PocketSmith has done is give me peace of mind that we have sufficient money for the things we need.” Read how Trevor uses PocketSmith to keep family finances organised and feel more sure about what they can afford.

We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Their stories are filled with ideas, suggestions and inspiration on how you can start crafting a meaningful relationship with your finances.

17/08/2026

The PocketSmith team will be back in Melbourne for FinTech Australia’s Intersekt 2026 🇦🇺

Join us September 3-4 at Crown Promenade Melbourne and hear from Jason on a panel exploring how fintech and AI can make better financial guidance more accessible, helping more Australians build wealth over the long term.

Intersekt gathers Australian and global fintechs, banks, financial institutions, investors, policymakers, regulators and accelerators to explore the opportunities, challenges and innovations of the Australian fintech market. Visit the Intersekt website for more information and get your tickets today 🎟

https://www.intersektfestival.com/

14/08/2026

Coming into unexpected money carries more than a dollar value. There’s gratitude and often a fair bit of pressure to do something meaningful with it. In the latest Ruth's Two Cents, Ruth covers what to do after receiving a financial windfall, from parking it somewhere safe to taking stock of your debts, savings, and longer-term plans.

As a seasoned money adventurer and financial blogger with the gift of the gab, who better to ask for money advice than Ruth The Happy Saver? Read the guidance she shares with our blog readers and beyond. No agony aunts here, just Ruth’s two cents.

13/08/2026

Listen up, Aussie friends 📣 Mark the 9th of October in your calendars, because we’ll be at Mel Browne’s Her Wealth, Her Way conference, happening at City Recital Hall in Sydney’s CBD.

We’re proud to be sponsoring an event that spotlights the experience that is unique to women’s financial lives. With talks about shares, property, AI, business and more, the day is sure to fuel each attendee’s own version of financial success.

VIP and A-reserve tickets sold out in presale, with B-reserve seating now available for just $99, including morning tea and lunch. Come hang out with us, 1000 other ambitious women and the Mel Browne Money team by securing your tickets here:

The finance system wasn’t built with women in mind. The advice wasn’t written for them. The language was designed to exclude them.