by Gretchen Betts | Jun 17, 2019 | Lifestyle, Retirement
Barbie is 60! My goodness where did that time go? Oh and doesn’t she still look amazing – lovely figure, beautiful skin and such long legs! But as the plastic blonde bombshell wanders off to her retirement dreamhouse, we got to wondering about the state of her...
by Gretchen Betts | 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 Gretchen Betts | Sep 25, 2018 | Retirement, Wellbeing
Most financial planners deal with investments and pensions and tax, but only a few can differentiate themselves with excellent credentials in Retirement Coaching. Of course, our biggest priority is to ensure our clients have enough financial resources to retire...
by Gretchen Betts | Jul 31, 2018 | Retirement, Technical
Five reasons why pensions work for the self-employed and small business owners Being self-employed or a business owner is understandably attractive – the idea of being your own boss and doing what you love under your own steam. In fact, the number of...
by Gretchen Betts | Jun 11, 2018 | 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 | May 29, 2018 | Lifestyle, Retirement
One of the biggest benefits of seeing a financial planner is also one of the most overlooked. When you’re trying to sort out your money, whether this be to think about buying a home, retirement, divorce or even taking a big holiday, it helps just to have someone to...