Marie Lamb - Mortgage Advisor, MortgageMe

18/08/2026

Buying your first home is exciting…
but it can also feel overwhelming.
There are so many decisions, questions, and unknowns.

You don’t have to navigate every step alone.
Having someone beside you can make the process feel a lot lighter.

21/07/2026

Debt often gets labelled as “good” or “bad”, but reality is more layered than that.

How it’s structured, how it fits into your income, and how it supports your goals matters far more than the label itself.

14/07/2026

Most people I meet aren’t careless with money.
They’re just juggling full lives, work, kids, rising costs, and everything in between.
So sometimes what looks like “messy finances” is actually just a lack of breathing room.

30/06/2026

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/out-of-my-comfort-zone-literally
On the 26th of July, I’ll be taking part in an ice bath challenge, and yes, it’s every bit as uncomfortable as it sounds.
It’s something completely outside my comfort zone, but I’m doing it to raise funds for Hospice, an organisation that has supported my family in deeply meaningful ways.
Sometimes support shows up in the hardest seasons of life, and this is my way of giving something back.
If you’d like to support, it would mean a lot

15/06/2026

03/06/2026

A lot of the work I do happens long before an application reaches a bank. I'm looking through the details, reviewing the overall picture, identifying potential questions before they're asked, and making sure everything is presented as clearly and strongly as possible.

It's not about making things look different than they are. It's about understanding your situation, spotting opportunities to improve things early, and putting together an application that tells the full story.
Most people never see this part of the process. But often, it's the preparation behind the scenes that helps create a smoother path forward.

The goal is simple: fewer surprises, more clarity, and the best possible chance of success from the start.

12/05/2026

Renovating often starts with excitement…
and sometimes ends with a few surprises.
Costs run over.
Timelines stretch.
Plans change along the way.
That’s normal.
The difference between stress and calm usually comes down to preparation.
A realistic budget.
A bit of buffer.
And a structure that can flex if needed.
Renovating can add real value —
but only when the numbers support the journey, not just the idea.

01/05/2026

MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY

This one’s for the mums (and mother figures) who are always looking after everyone else

I’m giving away a FREE 60 minute massage voucher at because you deserve time to slow down, switch off and be taken care of

To enter:

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Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag

Winner announced Sunday the 10th of May

Good luck! 💌

14/04/2026

There’s a big difference between intentional spending and reckless spending.

Intentional spending says:
“I know my bills are covered. I know what’s left. I’m choosing this.”

Reckless spending feels more like:
“I’m not looking. I’ll deal with it later.”

One is aligned with your life. The other creates quiet stress in the background.

You’re allowed to enjoy your money.
You’re allowed to spend on things that matter to you.
The key isn’t cutting everything. It’s understanding your structure well enough to spend with confidence.

Awareness turns spending into a choice.

10/04/2026

Wealth isn’t about owning the most properties.
It’s about choice:
Choice to slow down.
Choice to help your kids.
Choice to live life on your terms.

Every decision we make now should support the life we actually want later, not just the spreadsheet.

If long-term planning feels complicated, I can help make it simple.