The cost of being: A parent with ‘not enough money coming in for daily life’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A New Zealand receptionist with two adult children describes severe financial hardship, including mortgage, debt, and no savings, with no hope for improvement and limited access to healthcare.

• A 55-year-old receptionist in New Zealand lives with her two adult children, struggling financially with a gross income of $49,920 annually.
• She faces significant financial strain, including mortgage payments, student loans, and credit card debt, with no savings and limited capacity to afford healthcare or basic luxuries.
• Her financial situation is described as 'desperate' and 'terrified,' with no immediate prospects for improvement and no access to financial assistance due to her income level.