by Gretchen Betts | Dec 4, 2018 | Guest Blogs, Lifestyle
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside! – Guest Blog by Mandy Whitburn I love the West Wales countryside and beaches and had always dreamed of living there one day. So, when the opportunity to move West came about 3 ½ years ago, some decisions had to be made. I...
by Julie Lord | Nov 30, 2018 | Lifestyle, Wellbeing
As Christmas approaches, we can’t escape the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. When it comes to investments, Magenta has their own Miser’s story to tell. A Miser had buried his gold in a secret place in his garden. Every day he went to the spot, dug up the treasure and...
by Julie Lord | Nov 21, 2018 | Lifestyle, Wellbeing
A recent report published in scientific Journal The Lancet, exposed that British women are amongst the top drinkers in the world. Whilst alcohol consumption rates may be dropping in the younger generations, it is the 45-64 female age group who are consuming the most,...
by Gretchen Betts | Nov 18, 2018 | Lifestyle, Wellbeing
As well as harming your health, excessive alcohol consumption can cause financial distress, too. The recommended amount for women to drink each week is 14 units per week. In some cases, however, British women are drinking up to 50 units a week. It may sound shocking...
by Julie Lord | Nov 16, 2018 | Lifestyle, Retirement
In the second of our Financial Fables, we look at the tale of The Ant and The Grasshopper and what they can teach us about the importance of taking a proactive approach to our retirement years. One summer’s day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to...
by Julie Lord | Nov 12, 2018 | Lifestyle, Wellbeing
When we become parents, we often think of the things we’d like to pass down to our children. Will they have Dad’s hair colour, Granddad’s love of nature or maybe Mum’s artistic flair? How many of us place positive financial behaviours at the top of that list? When it...
