The Retirement Question Nobody Asks: What Will Make You Feel Useful?
30.09.26
When people imagine retirement, they often think about what they will do with all the extra time. Travel more. Play golf. Walk the dog. Look after the grandchildren. Spend more…
The Reality of Retirement: Why It May Feel Different From What You Expected
09.09.26
Think about one of your favourite holidays. How much of the enjoyment actually happened while you were away? There was probably plenty of pleasure beforehand. Choosing where to go, looking…
Are We Naturally Happy Or Sad? Or Can We Improve Our Happiness?
18.11.25
Can you change how happy you are? Are you naturally happy or sad? Or perhaps you know people who are. Do you find yourself thinking, why is she such a…
You Can’t Separate Emotion From Money
19.05.25
A radio station I regularly listen to has a prize where listeners can win significant sums of money simply by texting in and remembering what the cash prize pot is…
Are You Using Your Money in a Way That Makes You Happy?
12.05.25
Have you ever gone through that exercise whether verbally with someone else or in your head, where you work out how you would spend a lottery win? My wife and…
It’s Your Retirement, You Don’t Need To Feel Guilty
15.04.25
Retirement is often painted as the golden phase of life, a time to travel, take up hobbies, learn new skills, or tick off the ‘bucket list’. But what happens when…
In Memory Of Stuart Knight (A Salient Lesson)
07.02.25
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of fellow Financial Planner, Stuart Knight, this week. His death at just 59 is both shocking and a stark reminder that…
Why You Need to Know Your Lifetime Priorities
12.01.25
When I first meet with prospective clients the majority of the initial meeting is spent understanding their lifetime priorities. The money takes a back seat in the discussion. This may…
What Would the Ghosts of Christmas Show You About Your Life?
16.12.24
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol the central character, Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by three ghosts on the eve of Christmas: the ghost of Christmas past, the ghost of Christmas…
10 Strategies for a Successful Retirement Transition
26.11.24
As you approach the end of your career you may be struggling with the decision about whether you retire or not. For some people it’s an easy decision; they are…
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