by Gretchen Betts | Nov 1, 2021 | Financial Planning, Pension, Retirement, Retirement
Most people would agree that a ‘good retirement income’ is one that offers them security, that allows them to participate in the activities they want to do and provides them with a comfortable enough standard of living to be happy. Research by the National Employer’s...
by Gretchen Betts | Sep 20, 2021 | Financial Planning, Money, Pension, Retirement
In writing this post I looked for a quote about ‘getting to know someone’, but quickly gave up because it isn’t overly authentic to me. Being authentic, or ‘true to myself’, is one of my personal values. As financial planners it is important that we get to know what...
by Gretchen Betts | Oct 19, 2020 | Financial Planning, Money, Retirement
Part 1 At the time of writing, Bob and I should be enjoying our honeymoon on safari in Africa. Alas our wedding has been postponed until July 2021 and as our retirements have been formally announced with a family party and a lovely Magenta afternoon tea, we decided to...
by Gretchen Betts | Aug 3, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Imagine the scene; you have spent your life living frugally, saving efficiently and investing wisely. You enter your well-earned retirement financially secure and excited for the years ahead. The future could pan out in one of two ways; the first could lead to...
by Gretchen Betts | Feb 11, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement
As Financial Planners, working with clients over many years and helping them plan towards a happier, more secure and comfortable life in retirement is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work. One of the main reasons that clients seek our advice, is to do with...
by Gretchen Betts | Oct 8, 2019 | Financial Planning, Pension, Retirement
There were scenes of anger and actual despair last week as the High Court rejected the discrimination case brought by 1950s-born women after the government raised their State Pension age without enough warning. The High Court says this is a matter for Parliament....
