Election Uncertainty? Focus on What You Can Control

An election can bring plenty of financial headlines and uncertainty, but your long-term financial plans don’t need to hinge on the result. In this episode of Where’s My Money?, Katie from enable.me joins Reagan White to talk about the practical steps you can take to strengthen your finances, regardless of who’s in government.
Where's My Money? Season 8 Episode 8

Where’s My Money? Season 8, Episode 8

What Can You Control When Everything Else Feels Uncertain?

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With an election approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in what different policies or economic changes could mean for your money. But as Katie from enable.me discusses in this episode, decisions about your finances, property or retirement can span decades, while governments and policies change over much shorter cycles.

Rather than trying to predict exactly what will happen next, the conversation turns to a more useful question: what can you control?

Get Your Own Financial House in Order

Whatever happens at the ballot box, there are practical steps you can take to put yourself in a stronger position. The episode explores taking stock of your household finances, having a clear spending plan, building a financial buffer, tackling high-interest debt and thinking proactively about your mortgage, savings and longer-term goals.

It’s about keeping sight of your own plan rather than putting important financial decisions on hold while you wait for greater certainty.

Want to Know Where Your Money Stands?

You can’t control every change in the economy or government policy, but you can have a plan for your own finances.

A financial consultation with enable.me can help you understand where you’re at, where you want to get to, and what your next steps could look like.

Watch the Full Episode

Watch the full conversation for more on navigating financial uncertainty, the election, property, mortgages, KiwiSaver and planning for the future.

Disclaimer: The Where’s My Money? podcast and the information shared by host Reagan White and his guests does not constitute individual financial advice. If you’re interested in receiving financial advice, you can book a consultation with an enable.me financial coach. Costs apply.

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