Pam Hughes on Crafting Budgets Amidst Soaring Living Costs

Discover the hidden impact of skyrocketing mortgage rates and living costs on once financially secure households, as Pam Hughes of Central Otago Budgeting Services joins us to explore the reality behind the numbers. We're tackling the hard truths that come with a 6% mortgage hike and how it throws budgets, that once had breathing room, into disarray. Our conversation extends to the knock-on effect of rising prices for necessities, putting additional strains on communities attempting to navigate these turbulent economic waters.

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Chapters

• 0:01 Financial Struggles in Rising Cost
• 1:32 Financial Challenges Facing Low-Income Earners