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Welcome to Pocket Kiwi

  • Matthew
  • Jul 13, 2023
  • 1 min read

Hey! I'm so glad you found Pocket Kiwi.


I started Pocket Kiwi because I have been using PocketSmith for a few years and I saw the need to help people decide if PocketSmith is right for them, and to demystify the complexity of PocketSmith.


I am passionate about helping people get a handle on their personal finances.


It can be so easy to drift along with a broad idea of what your income and expenses are based on your account balance. But life isn't always consistent. You can gain control over your finances and experience financial wellbeing by using a service like PocketSmith. It will show you what's really happening, allow you to plan for the future, and take the stress out of managing your finances.


At this point, I couldn't live without PocketSmith.


Who am I?

Matthew the author of Pocket Kiwi
A rare photo of me not pulling a face

I'm Matthew. I live in New Zealand with my wife and zero children.

My day job is IT for a charity, which I love.

I started using PocketSmith in 2019 BRB (Before rollover budgets).

I use PocketSmith to track my family budget, including mortgages, tax, credit cards, etc.

My other interests are nature, DIY, Arsenal F.C., singing, and Jesus.




How you can help

Websites cost money to run and I put a lot of thought and time into Pocket Kiwi content so please consider using my link when signing up to a paid PocketSmith account, or buy me a coffee. Every little bit helps.





 
 

Hello

My name is Matthew Barker

I love to help people get control of their personal finances.
I choose to talk about PocketSmith because it's a great, New Zealand made tool.

If I have helped you make a decision about PocketSmith, empowered your use of PocketSmith, or helped you be a better budgeter, please consider signing up to PocketSmith with my link, or buying me a coffee.

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