More Than a Dress: Helping Women Gain Financial Freedom

Emily Owens Speaking on stage at the Financial Services Council

AdviceFirst and enable.me are proud to support Dress for Success Auckland, a charity with the mission to help unemployed and underemployed women gain economic independence.  Recently our staff have been involved in a few initiatives to support both the charity and the clients at the heart of all they do.  From running a workshop for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bridging the gender pay gap: Have you considered asking for a raise?

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Last week we covered Why women need to be more proactive about investing. One of the reasons is that overall, women earn less – making it even more important that we’re smart when it comes to the money we do earn and fight to get paid what we’re worth. And the law is on our side. […]

Why women need to be more proactive about investing money

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When it comes to finances, women are often stuck on the back foot. Some would even go so far as to say the system’s rigged against us.   When you take into consideration the gender pay gap, the recently revealed KiwiSaver gender gap, and the fact that women live longer… it’s no wonder we prefer a glass […]