by Gretchen Betts | Jun 27, 2022 | Advice, Death, Financial Planning, Lifestyle
There are millions of things we can fill our minds with, and this doesn’t always come readily to mind, but sometimes thinking and talking about death is healthy. Death is like a work or study deadline – something that empowers us to make sure we do everything we want...
by Gretchen Betts | May 9, 2022 | Advice, Financial Planning, Wellbeing
“Financial wellbeing” is a relatively new concept in the mainstream financial advice world. Indeed, in many companies it is seen as the new marketing tagline just to sell more financial products. But financial planning firms like Magenta understand that much like...
by Gretchen Betts | Apr 4, 2022 | Climate change, Climate change
At the beginning of 2021 we decided we wanted to do more about becoming a ‘greener’ company and doing our bit for the environment. We found a great company called Ecologi https://ecologi.com/ who’s passion is helping companies reduced their carbon footprint, through...
by Gretchen Betts | Mar 28, 2022 | Advice, Cash flow, Financial Planning, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Women and finance
We have written often about women being at a disadvantage compared to men when it comes to lifelong financial wellbeing. In fact, they are also in a worse position than their mothers and grandmothers, simply because they are likely to live much longer and thus need...
by Gretchen Betts | Dec 6, 2021 | Advice, Death, Financial Planning, Inheritance, Wellbeing
Most of us will at some point receive an inheritance. It’s not a nice thing to think about, as it is usually associated with losing a loved one. However, it is part of the circle of life. As we’re constantly reminded, we’re all living longer. Despite this it’s perhaps...
by Gretchen Betts | Nov 22, 2021 | Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning, Lifestyle, Money, Wellbeing, Women and finance
At Magenta we have written often about empowering women to learn more about money and investments and have greater confidence in planning for their futures. We have also written about using money wisely to make a positive impact on society and the planet. This article...