by Gretchen Betts | Jan 27, 2023 | Financial Planning, Lifestyle
There is no doubt that the global pandemic and consequent global economic situation has profoundly affected all our lives and in some cases completely changed how we live now and our aspirations for the future. None of us has a crystal ball to show what is going to...
by Gretchen Betts | Dec 29, 2022 | Lifestyle
Another year has come and gone and if you are anything like me you start off the new year with a list of all the things you want to achieve in the year. Invariably when I look back over the year, I can guarantee I have only managed to complete a handful of these...
by Gretchen Betts | Aug 8, 2022 | Lifestyle, Wellbeing
We have such a short time on this earth yet few of us pause to think about how we want to spend that time. That is why a bucket list, a list of everything that you want to be, do, have, and experience in life can really help you live life to the fullest. If you want...
by Gretchen Betts | Jul 25, 2022 | Lifestyle, Retirement
We spend a lot of time at Magenta talking about retirement planning and setting objectives for when you aren’t working, or are working less. When we talk about Retirement Planning – this isn’t about just when you turn 50, 60, or whatever your magic number is for...
by Gretchen Betts | Jul 18, 2022 | Advice, Financial Planning, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
We all have to go one day, and, in our experience, it is better to be organised and prepared as far as possible. At Magenta we have had some wonderful discussions with clients about how they want to go and be remembered; the parties they want to have; the music; the...
by Gretchen Betts | Jul 11, 2022 | Cash flow, Financial Planning, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
As any parent knows children can be very expensive. Even before a child is born there seems to be more and more costs parents are facing; scans, baby showers and maternity care just to name a few. Parents understand that whilst their children are young, there...
