This August, Sorted Money Month shines a spotlight on a key part of financial well-being: building an emergency savings account. Your KiwiSaver account is set aside solely for your long-term goals of retirement or buying your first home, while an emergency fund protects those plans when life throws surprises your way.

Whether it’s a car repair, a leaky roof, or a sudden job change, having emergency savings means you’re less likely to have to take actions that will impact your long term financial goals.

An emergency fund is your financial shock absorber—helping you handle surprises without compromising your future.

Why Sorted Money Month matters

This month is the perfect time to give your finances a quick health check. Try these quick ways to get started:

• First, create or review your budget: Understand where your money is going and where you might be able to save.
• Then, head to the Sorted website to check out ways you could start to build your emergency savings account.
• Next, check your KiwiSaver account balance: Get a sense of how your long-term savings are tracking.
• Finally, review your KiwiSaver fund choice: Make sure your fund still suits your goals and risk appetite.

We’re here to help

One of the great benefits of being with the Aurora KiwiSaver Scheme is having access to our friendly team of advisers and KiwiSaver specialists. They can guide you through fund choices, contribution rates, and help ensure your KiwiSaver account is aligned with your goals.

Get in touch with your adviser, email us at hello@aurora.co.nz or call us on 0800 242 023.

Let’s use Sorted Money Month to set ourselves up for a more secure, confident financial future.