How your money mindset impacts your ability to grow wealth

We’ve talked before about raising financially independent kids, and how parents are responsible for teaching their kids how to be good with money.   So, have you considered how your own upbringing has impacted your relationship with finances, or what exactly is influencing your day-to-day money decisions?   Even if your parents didn’t consciously teach you about […]

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 […]

Don’t change long term plans due to short term “noise”

You’re sitting in your nice, new, comfortable home. You bought it planning to live in it until you retire. Maybe longer. Given your age, you figure this is still several decades away. Just as you start to relax, there’s a knock at the front door.    Opening the door, you see someone looking rather stressed […]

Why you should think of your adviser as your personal financial trainer

Growing up we had one of those indoor exercise bikes. You know the type, the ones you purchase with dreams of sweating off the pounds and getting into shape. It came in a big cardboard box. We unwrapped it, marvelled at it, sat on it and spun the wheels… and then mostly treated it like […]

Tips to Make Financial Progress in 2022

We were all hoping that 2021 would hold better things than 2020 … and thanks to Covid, we also all know how that turned out! If you’ve reached the end of the year having worked really hard – but without much to show for your mahi, you’re not alone. Uncertainty can make it more difficult […]

Financial Mistakes Not to Repeat in 2022

Friends enjoying time together over coffee

2021 dished up vastly differing fortunes for us all – but in finance, often it’s not the cards you hold but how you play them that really counts. So, if you didn’t fare so well after 2021, (and even if you did) here are a few financial mistakes to consign to the dustbin in 2022. […]