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...
by Gretchen Betts | Oct 11, 2021 | Climate change, Climate change, Guest Blogs, Lifestyle
I am Louisiana Salge, Senior Sustainability Specialist at EQ Investors. I joined the investment sector from a background in sustainabiliy because I deeply believe that the finance sector can be an important lever for sustainable change. Investing should not just...
by Gretchen Betts | Oct 4, 2021 | Advice, Climate change, Climate change, Financial Planning, Impact Investing, Investments
It’s Good Money Week! This is the week where those in our profession and the investment industry focus on money that’s good for people, the planet and your pocket. This is a national campaign to help grow and raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and...