Tips for surviving a recession
With increased talk of a recession making the rounds there’s no better time to start getting your finances in order and making plans for the future. In the first quarter to March 2022, our GDP fell by 0.2% and another fall in the June quarter would technically bump NZ into a recession. The best […]
Serious about your romance? Then it’s time to talk about money.
You’re in love! You cannot imagine life without them. You can talk to each other about anything. At least, almost… Results from a recent survey revealed that Kiwis feel more comfortable talking about politics than finances! But not talking about money isn’t going to lead to your happily ever after. In fact, it can […]
enable.me’s top five financial tips
Even if you feel you’re on a good salary, you may still be wondering how you’ll be able to cover all your costs – and maybe have something saved for the future – as the cost of living continues to rise. So, here are enable.me’s top five tips for staying on top of your finances […]
3 ways to protect your financial future during a divorce
Divorce rates are going up, and it’s possible due to the impact that COVID-19 lockdowns have had on relationships. But, whatever the reason, divorces are hard. Particularly if you weren’t expecting it. They take a toll on so many aspects of our lives; mentally, physically, and financially. And, it’s rare that both parties come out […]
The costs of living are rising. Is there anything I can do?
When talking to enable.me clients they felt 2022 started off OK. COVID restrictions were beginning to ease, there was the promise that borders would be re-opening. Maybe, they thought, we could finally take that holiday we’d been craving for the last two years. Now though, many are wondering whether they can still afford that extravagant […]
Make sure you include these 3 lifetime goals in your financial strategy
Having a solid financial strategy in place is crucial for staying buoyant now, and well into the future. To make sure you’re able to live comfortably for your whole life, not just now, here are 3 goals your financial strategy should address. 1. Growing your wealth According to the Financial Resilience Index most employed […]
How Kiwis can build a more diverse investment portfolio
New Zealand has generally been the land of property investment. Sure, one or two people here and there invested in the share market or managed funds. But overall, we’ve always been a little shy of dipping our toes into the investment pond. But this is slowly shifting and investing in the share market is […]
When is the best time to be in shares?
I love orchards and fruiting plants. So, I have a habit of visiting plant nurseries and gardening stores just to gather information, even when I’m not sure what I’ll buy. One day I went to a garden centre to look at apple trees. I asked the owner, “So when is the best time of […]
Tips for investing in volatile times
The world can seem like a chaotic place right now, with COVID pandemic still to deal with, wars ongoing, and all flavours of political upheaval. All this can make the idea of investing seem too complicated. 2019 saw news about Trump’s impeachment, Brexit, North Korea, and Hong Kong protests, yet the market went up […]
Rethinking Life Insurance
Life insurance is that extra bit of help for the people that you care about in the event of your death. Here are a few things you might not have known about life insurance which just might encourage you to take another look at your cover. 1. Keeping your policy updated doesn’t always mean […]
