No one likes to think about the worst happening. Everyone knows they should have savings and a retirement plan, but Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney often fall lower on the list of priorities. But planning for the future is always a positive step. By creating...
Cash interest is at an historic low point, with the Bank of England base rate reducing to 0.10% in March 2020. There have even been discussions of interest rates moving into negative figures, although how this would work in practice is less clear. You may be...
Simon Sinek is a famous motivational speaker and author perhaps most famous for his work on “Start With Why” - a message which encourages brands to focus on conveying their purpose to their target audiences, rather than focusing on “what they do” and “how they...
Have you noticed that many “spiritual” people seem to have access to an inner peace, sense of meaning and happiness which many of us lack? Regardless of your religious or philosophical outlook, there is much all of us can learn from different cultures and traditions...
Global investing has never been easier. At the touch of a button, we can access world economic data and market intelligence on an unprecedented scale. Or we can choose to invest in one of the hundreds of global multi-asset funds, where the heavy lifting aspects...
Equities are the star performers in a typical investment portfolio. They can bring rapid growth and heavy losses, sometimes in the same day. We read about their fortunes in the newspaper and anyone with an interest in such things has an opinion on them. They...
Life is full of problems, yet how do you respond to them? Do you feel able to walk through the pain you experience, or does it overwhelm you? If you are interested in learning how to navigate the world of human suffering, hardship and problems...
What could be the key to making you more productive? How do you become more creative and more able to engage in problem solving? The answer, according to Shaun Anchor, is to learn how to engage regularly in positive psychology. This might sound “fluffy” but consider...
Coronavirus has triggered the greatest economic uncertainty of our generation. It has affected everyone to some degree, and it is not over yet. It was inevitable that the virus would have some impact on investment markets. Not only does a global crisis damage investor confidence, but...
Risk means different things to different people. For some, it can mean excitement and thrills. For others, it just means danger and is best avoided. In the context of investments, risk is something that we work with on a daily basis. We can’t avoid it entirely,...