How often do you lose sleep over money worries? It’s not an uncommon occurrence. In a survey, the Mental Health Foundation found that 32% of adults in the UK had felt anxious about being able to pay the bills in the preceding two weeks, and 20% of adults had felt anxious about debt in the same time period. If you find yourself worrying about money, the good news is that there are simple ways to help put your mind at ease. Read on to learn more about how working with a financial planner like me could reduce your stress and boost your financial confidence. 1. I’ll help you map out how your finances might change throughout your lifetime using cashflow... Read More

The US election is arguably one of the most eagerly anticipated political events of this year, particularly after current president Joe Biden withdrew from the campaign last month. Vice-president Kamala Harris has been selected as the Democratic Party nominee. If elected, she would be the first female US president in history. As an investor, you may be wondering how the election could affect stock markets and, in turn, your own investment portfolio. Though it’s impossible to know for certain how things will play out, here are some of the points you need to know about. Find out what the potential implications could be for your portfolio and how you can navigate this to continue to work towards your long-term goals.... Read More

Even for professional investors, consistently delivering above-average market returns on investments is challenging. Those who have delivered high returns over a long time frame are remembered among the world’s greatest investors. While you may not have the same resources that a professional investor may have at their disposal, you could learn valuable lessons from their work. Renowned investors might have unique philosophies and strategies, and sometimes they share their market wisdom. This useful guide covers some practical lessons you can learn, including: Learn the value of investing from Warren Buffett Take the time to understand your investments like Peter Lynch Be prepared for the ups and downs of the investment market like John Templeton Embrace diversification like Thomas Rowe Price... Read More

What makes an Olympian? Natural talent or the hours put into training might be the first things that come to mind. However, their approach and mindset play an important role in their achievements too. An athlete’s mentality will have a huge effect on how they pursue goals and their ability to perform well when it matters most. Getting in the right frame of mind for success could mean the difference between making the Olympic team and missing out. With Paris hosting the Olympics in 2024, now is the perfect time to look at what you could learn from Olympians when it comes to managing your finances effectively, such as: Being goal-oriented Breaking down your performance Keeping your emotions in check... Read More

Earlier this month, global chess champions took part in London’s annual ChessFest at Trafalgar Square. Among them was Bodhana Sivanandan, a nine-year-old chess prodigy who has recently been selected to join the England women’s chess team, making her the youngest person to join a full England team in any sport. There’s no doubt that Sivanandan and her team members possess extraordinary levels of skill; in fact, their approach to the game of chess could also hold valuable lessons when it comes to financial planning. Read on to discover what the world champions of chess could teach you about achieving your long-term financial goals. 1. Each piece of your financial plan has an important role in enabling you to achieve your... Read More