Personally, I don’t feel that you need a special day to show someone that you love them, love should be about sharing ups and downs and if you want to buy your other half a gift or some flowers on a Tuesday in October, this should mean just as much to them as 12 overpriced roses in February.
Credit Cards – a useful tool, or dangerous weapon?
Credit cards have been in the news quite a bit recently, the latest announcement being that retailers and service providers are no longer allowed to charge you extra if you choose to pay with plastic rather than cash. This will mean that the 2% or more surcharge added by tour operators and the village shop […]
How to Prevent Your Divorce Destroying Your Wealth
Regardless of how amicable the breakup, there can still be financial matters to untangle for months, or years afterwards and you have several things to consider.
3 Things your dog can teach you about running your business.
A dog is said to be man’s best friend, and whether you favour the handbag-sized version or something a little bigger, your dog can teach you some important things about running your business.
3 Great ways to stay warm and save energy this winter
Once the festivities pass, how can we save on our fuel bills, stay warmer and more comfortable indoors and worry less about ‘Blue Monday’ in January?
5 Ways Couples Can Reduce Money Stress
Disagreements about money can be a sure-fire way to add stress to any relationship. Here are 5 things couples can do to live a more harmonious life.
3 Ways to Keep Your Head When Moving to a New Home.
Moving home is said to be one of the most stressful life experiences, and having helped hundreds of clients through the process, I offer you my top tips.
The Best Things Are Worth Waiting For
Life is all about instant gratification. In the super digital age we expect results now, the idea of waiting for something is a bit of an alien concept.
Is it time to pull the plug?
In today’s modern world, everything has gone electric. We use laptops and mobile phones to control most of our lives, our accounts are mainly paperless and we exist is a virtual space that is portable, and available 24/7.
5 things that Financially Fit 50-somethings know
It is said that 50 is the new 40, and with people living longer, and expecting to be more active it is crucial to understand where you are financially.
Pink Boots and Pink Hair
How many things do we allow to become part of who we are, without ever stopping to think about whether they are really true for us or not?
Are you financially organised? Part 2
6 bank accounts, are you kidding? No, and it’s revolutionised my attitude to money.
Are you financially organised? Part 1
I’m one of those people that likes things in life organised, logical and predictable. I’m not very good with surprises, especially when it comes to money.
Are you getting ready to retire?
Maybe you’re thinking of retiring soon. Maybe you’re delaying it for a few years. Perhaps you’re going to partly retire but continue working a little bit. Whatever you’ve decided, it makes sense for you to begin thinking about the choices you have and how you can make them work for you.Â
5 ways that time in your garden can help re-energise your business
The thing that I love about the summer is being able to be outside, feeling the breeze on my skin and the sun on my face. Eating strawberries with a cool drink on hand, and just having time to sit, reflect and be calm. I’ve often said that my definition of happiness involves sitting under […]
3 Ways your Financial Adviser can help you to save tax
Tax planning has never been one of the most exciting topics – even if you are an accountant, which I’m not. But that doesn’t mean that you should move it to your ‘round tuit’ pile and not consider it further.
Would you rather be wealthy or rich?
The majority of people think that ‘wealthy’ is simply just another word for rich. Whilst the two are often linked I’m going to talk today about why becoming wealthy is rarely about the money. What?
The Wrong Type of Leaves
Rather like the wrong type of leaves being disruptive to the rail network – the wrong type of clients can be detrimental to your business. It can take ages for business owners to realise this, when they start out they are excited about their new venture and keen to prove to the world that they […]
