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Most of us like to think we’re being practical with our money. We weigh up the risks, run the numbers, and avoid decisions that feel too uncertain. But here’s a thought: what if what we call “practical” is sometimes just fear in disguise? It’s easy to equate safety with staying put. Leaving your money in […]

Let’s be honest, when most people hear the words “compliance” or “safeguarding,” they don’t exactly light up with excitement. These terms might sound like they belong in boardrooms or legal documents, far removed from the day-to-day decisions you’re making about your financial future. But here’s the truth: they matter more than you might think. In […]

HOW IT INFLUENCES YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING Money is universal. But our relationship with it? That’s deeply personal, shaped by a multitude of factors ranging from age and life experience to cultural influences and socioeconomic status. Remember, it’s not just about the numbers. It’s also about who we are and where we come from. Understanding how […]

HOW BIOLOGY SHAPES YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING It’s easy to think of financial decision-making as purely rational. After all, money is all about numbers, right? But what if the way we handle money has as much to do with biology as it does with strategy? What if our brains and bodies are constantly influencing our financial […]

HOW THEY INFLUENCE YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING What would your financial life look like if it truly reflected your values? It’s a question worth asking because, when it comes down to it, money is just a tool. And like any tool, its value lies in how you use it and the purpose it serves. But how […]

We live in a world where more is often seen as better: more money, more investments, more security, more financial strategies. But what if there comes a point where adding more doesn’t necessarily add value? The law of diminishing returns suggests that beyond a certain point, additional effort or resources result in smaller and smaller […]

At first glance, it seems obvious why someone would seek out a financial adviser or planner; to make smarter money decisions! But if that were the only reason, personal finance books and online calculators would have made financial planners obsolete long ago. The reality is that the true value of an adviser goes far beyond […]

When it comes to life insurance, one of the most common questions people ask is: How much cover do I actually need? While the typical rule of thumb suggests between 10 to 15 times your annual salary, the real answer depends on your unique circumstances, responsibilities, and financial goals. Rather than picking a number out […]

If history has taught us anything, it’s that predicting the future—especially when it comes to markets—is an exercise in futility. Every year, analysts, economists, and investment strategists make bold forecasts about where stocks will land, how interest rates will shift, and what geopolitical events will shake the financial world. And every year, those predictions are […]

Financial advice is about more than just investments and returns—it’s about trust. And one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of that trust is how you pay for your financial advice. It’s a conversation that affects every investor, expat, and retiree, regardless of where they are in the world. Broadly speaking, financial advisers […]