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@ilearn I've got ahead and maintaining that is exhausting. I don't yet have a house though. But I'm working 65 hours a week. It feels like life is earning money, paying bills then dying.

@wildcatfan09 Well, there was already enough difference that I noticed it. I was shocked when I looked at my tank yesterday. There's 20% less than there usually would be. I was specifically light on my car usage this week on purpose too which is why it stuck out to me. I just didn't put the...

@wildcatfan09 It's interesting you say that because I filled up with Gull this week (I usually go to Caltex), and the fuel smelt different. I wondered if there were some differences in standards of petrol. My petrols also gone significantly lower this week when I've barely been using the car.

@apachemom I complained on the few times I've dealt with winz for a transition to work grant after redundancy from COVID because it mean reducing to living off 250 a week for two weeks and they were refusing me a food grant. I was arguing that will only cover rent and they looked for every...

@bubblegumlove01 I just wanted to say I had a similar event and the feelings you are feeling are normal. But they do go away. What helped me at the time was reporting to police, they gave me a fund. Also report to ACC. If you can't work due to it, you are entitled to weekly compensation (this...

@apachemom I'm sorry they've been extra frustrating to deal with. They usually backpay rent, but its just really hard with WINZ they tend to try to do what they can to not give money.

@apachemom Are they able to subsidize you for the checkins after? I saw you could apply for additional medical costs? Also at the doctor you can get vit c vit d and top ups of other prescriptions that may help.

@daisy83 Let me explain how you can do both! Put the funds that you're not touching into high interest savings account and I would even recommend term deposits. And I would say if you haven't invested before, maybe put in $20 a week and see how it goes. It's a great place to store money where...

@apachemom Please also ask for a food grant and any additional costs they can cover i.e. medical bills. And get a community services card.

@daisy83 I would say that you're in a position where at least 40% of NZ would class as wealthy. I would still put some money into investments.