What the rich teach their kids
I recently re-read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T.Kiyosaki and wanted to share the key financial lessons with you. This book is all about transforming your income so that your money works for you, rather than you having to work for your money, a subject I am obviously very passionate about! This semi-autobiography shares Kiyosaki’s financial …
5 reasons to get a documented financial plan
We are not the only financial advisers who commend the benefits of having a documented financial plan. A quick Google on the importance of goals and their importance to success demonstrates why financial advisers are keen to help clients establish a documented financial plan. Despite popular belief, it is not because we love paperwork! It is …
Financial lessons from your Mother (that you should have listened to)
Mother’s Day. The day we celebrate our Mums and let them know how much we love them. Mum is the best teacher we ever had: She taught us how to speak, how to use a knife and fork properly, how to use the washing machine and even helped us choose which university to attend. She …
5 tips for becoming a regular saver
Most of us are familiar with the benefits of saving money regularly. Much like dieting, we are often full of good intention but are prone to the occasional distraction that prevents us from achieving our goal. The main challenge with regular saving is that it is up against instant gratification; humans just aren’t hardwired for …
How Brexit may impact your savings as an expat
Teresa May committing to launching Article 50 by March seems, at first glance, to suggest a level of certainty for Brexit. With the legality of the referendum still being called into question. There is also the real possibility of a UK departure from the EU having to be approved by Parliament. Brexit may still potentially …
Tips for financing your children’s education
All parents want the best for their children. The choice of educational institutes represents one of the biggest financial and parental decisions. University fees are steadily increasing globally meaning financial pressures on parents are also on the rise. A HSBC study of 6,000 parents across 15 countries, found that 85% of parents pay towards their children’s …
5 financial recommendations to consider before you’re 30
“When it comes to tackling your financial goals, whatever they might be, there’s no time like the present” Suze Orman Whilst it might not be exactly what you want to hear, the much-touted phrase “there’s no time like the present” is absolutely true when it comes to saving and investing. Despite knowing that we should …