If you’ve ever asked, ‘Is now a good time to buy an investment property?’, you may be asking the wrong question. Here’s why.
The enable.me blog
The latest news, ideas and insights to help you make the most of your finances.
- All posts
- Managing Your Mortgage
- Investing
- Preparing For Retirement
- Managing Finances
- Kids & Money
- Buying Your First Home
- Women & Finances
- Company Updates
Here’s why your savings account could be stopping you from growing wealth
Tempted by high-interest savings accounts? While they’re certainly a useful tool, it’s worth considering alternatives in your quest for financial freedom.
Could a financial adviser be the key to your financial success?
Financial success doesn’t rely on working with a financial adviser. But research shows that it does generate better results. This article explains why.
Why it’s worth being more ambitious with your retirement
Retirement isn’t something to leave to chance and it’s worth being a bit more ambitious when it comes to your retirement savings. Here’s why.
An introduction to managed funds and how they can help you grow your wealth
Been hearing about managed funds and wondering what all the fuss is about? As more Kiwis dip their toes into this investment option, here’s what you need to know.
How you can use your mortgage debt to grow your wealth
Think your mortgage is just a drain on your finances? Think again. With a few clever hacks, your mortgage can become a tool for growing your wealth. Learn how.
Two of NZ’s Leading Financial Advisory Firms To Merge
Leading financial advice company ‘AdviceFirst’...
Times are changing. Is it time to re-evaluate your investment property?
Property investment is a key part of many Kiwis’ plans to grow wealth. But with a constantly changing environment, the traditionally passive approach may no longer work.
3 things that can impact your ability to settle, and how to mitigate them
When buying a new build there may be a lag between going unconditional and settlement. Which opens you up to risks that could impede your ability to settle. Here’s how you can mitigate any that may crop up.
Don’t believe you have opportunities to get ahead right now? We believe you do.
Making financial progress when times are good is easy. But taking the opportunity to make progress when faced with economic headwinds will pay off in the end.
Let’s close the confidence gap to help close the gender wealth gap
There are a few factors that contribute to the gender wealth gap. And a significant piece of that puzzle is the confidence gap. We explore how that can change.
Is it worth locking in my mortgage for a 5yr term?
With mortgage rates changing regularly, and continue instability, you may be wondering how long to refix for. As banks lower their 5-year rates, are these actually a good deal?
This is how much your 30-year mortgage could actually be costing you
30-year mortgages are now the most popular term...
enable.me’s top five financial tips
Even if you feel you’re on a good salary, you...
What You Need To Know About Second-Tier Lenders
One of the workarounds that’s been suggested...
The impact of new lending restrictions on those who want a mortgage
The new lending regulations that have banks...
Why Mortgage Debt For Even Longer is Not The Solution to the Housing Affordability Crisis
Record-high (and rising) house prices have...
Money is Cheap! If You Can Get it. Your Guide to Getting a Mortgage Amid Tougher Lending Conditions
It feels as though it's getting cheaper to...
10 is the new 30
When you celebrate a birthday that has a zero at...
Kill Your Mortgage and Sort Your Retirement
Get serious about your money, pay off your...
Why you should be worried about interest rates
If you’ve bought your first home in the last...
How Kiwis can build a more diverse investment portfolio
New Zealand has generally been the land of...
When is the best time to be in shares?
I love orchards and fruiting plants. So, I have...
Don’t change long term plans due to short term “noise”
You’re sitting in your nice, new, comfortable...
Why you should think of your adviser as your personal financial trainer
Growing up we had one of those indoor exercise...
Is Now a Bad Time to Invest? Making Financial Decisions Amid Uncertainty
With the world seeming to be in disarray and a...
3 tips on how to ensure your property investment strategy is fit for purpose amid changing regulations
If you’re an aspiring or current property...
Clarity at Last – How Taxation of Property Investment is Changing
If you’re invested in property, or are...
To Sell or Not to Sell? How To Determine Whether You Should Sell Your Investment Property
When investing in property for capital gain, the...
Options to Mitigate the Financial Impact of Property Investment Tax Changes
The recent Government changes to how property...
Property Investment Tax Changes – What You Need to Know
The Government has announced changes to how...
The Booming Property Market & FOMO – Financial Tips For Investing Success
They say financial markets are driven by the...
Answering 5 Of The Top ‘What If’ Questions of Property Investment
I am keen to buy an investment property but what...
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Setting good financial goals and why your systems can make or break them
Setting a financial goal – while important – isn’t enough to achieve financial success. You also need to ensure you’ve got the right systems in place.
How to set your intention for a better financial future
Did you achieve everything you wanted to – particularly relating to your finances? If not, now’s your chance to set your intention for a better financial future in 2023.
Tips for creating financial tailwinds when facing economic headwinds
“The most important trump card you have when it comes to trying to foster and cultivate financial success is forward momentum.” Here’s how you can create that forward momentum for yourself.
How to manage high mortgage interest rates and get ahead
After a year of gradual increases to the OCR in a bid to combat inflation, as we battle the rising cost of living, many of us will also be battling the rising cost of our mortgages.
To discover your financial zen, you need to follow these 5 steps
Discover the steps that will help you tune out the noise, identify how you might be impacted by economic headwinds, and do something about it.
How do the changes to the official cash rate (OCR) actually impact you?
Learn how to assess what the official cash rate changes actually mean for you when it comes to your personal financial situation.
How to get the best out of Black Friday Bargains
There’s nothing wrong with nabbing a bargain and buying something when it’s on sale. Here’s what to look out for so you don’t end up spending money you didn’t inten
How to protect your financial future when you’re going through a divorce
Here’s what you should consider when it comes to money if you’re going through a separation or divorce.
Own a rental property? Here’s how to prepare for tax deductibility changes
Find out what the upcoming tax deductibility changes mean for your rental property.
Tired of being told how to save money? Here’s what to do instead.
Amongst the headlines painting a dire picture of the current economy, the internet is awash with advice on how to save money. As well-intentioned as that advice may be – some of those tips and tricks are well… annoying.
How to prevent a Christmas financial hangover
The silly season is almost upon us and it’s a...
How to manage your spending when the cost of living begins to bite
Wondering where to cut spending to ease the pressure as the cost of living goes up? Find out where to cut costs without cutting out the fun in life from Hannah McQueen.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.