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Like so many others, I have been giving thought to the opportunities that Covid-19 presents to those people who are not so badly affected by the fallout of the pandemic and to the struggles of those who are severely impacted. The more I thought about it, I realised that people who are basically not or […]
The last week has highlighted to me the pressure cooker that is heating up in our community at the moment. I’ve spoken with numerous people who are feeling stretched financially and/or emotionally. For some, these are desperate times. For everyone, these are stressful times. I’m sick of hearing that they are extraordinary times! When it […]
It’s amazing how a few weeks can feel like a few months… It feels as though we’ve been living through this coronavirus nightmare for a long time already! I’ve been working in financial services since 2002, so I’ve seen a few financial crises during those two decades and in that time, I’ve learnt a lot. […]
Another week, another million announcements and life changing moments… It feels a bit overwhelming! I know a lot of people are struggling to cope. Many households have seen a drop in income and are trying to work out how they make ends meet. I hope this will help… We don’t know how long this will […]
Most people prefer to keep their head in the sand… sadly until it’s too late. If you’re genuinely serious about your financial future then it’s time to pluck up the courage to give yourself a financial check-up. It can be a little daunting but finding where you are now is a key step in becoming […]
Here are some amazing numbers for you to absorb: 95% of people are sheep-like followers 80% of people don’t have a plan for their lives Less than 4% of people write down their goals Less than 1% of people review their goals Mapping out your goals makes you 33% more likely to achieve them And […]
Too many people will sell themselves short when it comes to having the financial future they want because they simply don’t know what to do nor who to trust for help. As a consequence, they never get around to doing what needs to be done. Often, the hardest part is acknowledging where they really are […]
With January having now drawn to a close, I’m interested in how much money you’ve lost. If you’ve had a look at your super or paid any attention to the stockmarket so far this year, you’re probably thinking you haven’t lost any money at all because everything’s been going up very nicely, but the question […]
Keep reading to find out how you can save 30%! All of us are living different lives but we also have many things in common. When it comes to money there are a few key things we all need to be on top of: Know where your money is going One of the traps many […]
Do you ever feel like you should be further ahead when it comes to your finances? It’s probably the most common thing people say when I first meet them. There’s almost a feeling of embarrassment that they don’t have more to show for all the money that’s passed through their hands. And yet, I see […]