by Gretchen Betts | Jun 24, 2019 | Death, Financial Planning
Most people at some time in their lives will consider putting their affairs in order but, unfortunately, the thought often passes without further action. There are of course the normal excuses of ‘I’m too busy’, or ‘I don’t plan on dying just yet!’, but we find...
by Gretchen Betts | Jun 17, 2019 | Lifestyle, Retirement
Barbie is 60! My goodness where did that time go? Oh and doesn’t she still look amazing – lovely figure, beautiful skin and such long legs! But as the plastic blonde bombshell wanders off to her retirement dreamhouse, we got to wondering about the state of her...
by Gretchen Betts | Jun 11, 2019 | Financial Planning, Lifestyle
Our Answer: Yes, Small is Beautiful! Magenta is a small firm. Is this good or bad? We think it’s great and we’re happy, in fact proud, to embrace our small size. Why? Because being small doesn’t mean we’re not ambitious or evolutionary; far from it. It means we’re...
by Gretchen Betts | Jun 10, 2019 | Advice, Lifestyle
Ten reasons why you don’t need a financial adviser! As independent financial planners, it’s common for us to hear all sorts of reasons why people don’t want or need financial advice. Here’s our list of the top ten answers people give for not seeking the help of a...