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March Vlog 2023
Gretchen’s vlog this month covers the recent budget delivered from Jeremy Hunt, focussing on the Pension changes, especially relating to lifetime allowances. You can read more about the budget in our blog by Jamie here Gretchen then discusses the recent collapse of...
Six years of Magenta and why smaller is better
Almost 6 years ago I wrote a Blog ‘why smaller is better’. This month, Gretchen asked me to revisit this and update it with my experiences and thoughts over the period that has since elapsed and share this with you… so here goes! I have worked with some of Magenta’s...
February Vlog from Gretchen
Gretchen talks through the approaching tax year end, especially regarding unused ISA and pension allowances. More recently Gretchen has been asked how Magenta can help if a client passes away, whilst it’s not a cheerful topic, Gretchen covers the practical processes...
What happens after Divorce if I have previously been Financially Dependent on my Partner?
At Magenta, we always advocate financial independence for everyone. Even in happy marriages and partnerships, it makes sense for each party to have control and oversight of the family finances, just in case something goes wrong – death, disability, divorce etc....
More and more people are facing Divorce in later life – Silver Splitters
The ‘little ones’ have flown the nest; the mortgage is predominantly paid off and retirement is so close you can almost smell the slightly stale sandwiches at your office leaving party. Now, what exciting chapter lies ahead for you and your partner? Blissful beach...
How to save for retirement when you are self-employed
Being self-employed has plenty of perks, from choosing our own hours, following our career dreams, and even working from home in our pyjamas. But one perk we may miss from working for an employer is having a retirement plan through work. Fortunately, there are ways to...
What’s the purpose of your retirement pot and will it enable you to do everything you want? by Gretchen Betts
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...
The Free Magenta Guide to Green Investing
Did you know we have a dedicated page on our website for Positive Impact Investing? You can find it under the ‘who we help’ section, or visit the page HERE If you visit the page, you’ll see that we’ve created a free guide to ‘Green’ investments for you to download....
3 Green Investment Myths – Dispelled! – By Jamie Flook
1 – Having to sacrifice returns to do good with your money This is the number one discussion point that gets raised by clients when talking about investing ‘ethically’ or ‘doing good’ with money. A significant number of people want their money to do good in the world,...
Planning for Life After Redundancy
At Magenta we know one thing for certain – that life doesn’t follow a linear path and that change, whether for good or bad, is always around the corner. Life is full of changes and events – some will bring joy and others sorrow. Our experience encompasses all possible...
The importance of having a Will
Even though having a Will in place is the most effective way to leave details to your family about how you would like your money and assets to be split, or make special bequests to charity, the number of people who don’t have one in place is remarkably high....
February Vlog from Gretchen
Gretchen talks through the approaching tax year end, especially regarding unused ISA and pension allowances. More recently Gretchen has been asked how Magenta can help if a client passes away, whilst it’s not a cheerful topic, Gretchen covers the practical processes...
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