Angela Bloomfield, actor and real estate salesperson

PHOTO: The former Shortland Street actress attributes her money skills to her parents, who she says steer her towards financial independence. Photo credit: Supplied.

“It’s been tough times in the COVID-19 era of 2020 and 2021. I’ve changed careers and had ups and downs in terms of financial stability.

“There were some moments when I thought my only option was to sell our home and rent to relieve financial stress.”

Angela Bloomfield, actor, director and real estate salesperson.

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Leaving Shortland Street after playing Rachel McKenna for over 20 years, Angela Bloomfield says unlike a lot of actors, she was regularly employed. Experiencing the realities of irregular work made her realise she’d become conditioned to receiving a weekly wage.

Having bought her first home at 23, Bloomfield has bought and sold over half a dozen properties and says they’ve helped her money grow.

Changing careers during COVID-19 hasn’t been without its challenges – there’s been moments she’s thought about selling her home.

Bloomfield is now working as a self-employed real estate salesperson, a move she says gives her more control over where the opportunities come from.