We all get the importance of saving for the future—building that nest egg, planning for retirement, and securing your financial dreams. But there’s another side to the coin: enjoying the present. When I joined the family firm in 2001 I recall my dad sharing a story that has stuck with me ever since: A woman […]
View ArticleNew clients in a couple of weeks ago. Business is great and they’ve just agreed the purchase of their dream home. They enjoy a great lifestyle but there is a nagging fear that it might not be sustainable down the line… Tom was emotional as he told me about his father losing everything in business […]
View ArticleBereavement, Charitable Giving, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Swedish ‘death cleaning’ has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you don’t get your stuff in order. Of course, boxing up donations and filling […]
View ArticleWhat is Your Premortem for 2025? As you think back on 2025, why was this your worst year ever? That’s not typically the thought exercise we go through when preparing for a New Year. But one possible reason over 90% of people fail at their New Year’s resolutions is that they haven’t thought […]
View ArticleLook at the Big Picture Market volatility can make anyone nervous, especially in our always-on, 24/7 news cycle. When I started my career in financial services back in 2001 average investors typically checked in on their accounts once or twice a year when their investment providers sent paper statements. As for the FTSE […]
View ArticleBereavement, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Ensure Your Life Wishes Are Granted Through Effective Estate Planning Legacy planning is often the last piece folks tackle in their financial planning, because it’s the least appealing to think about. Planning for a robust nest egg that will keep you safe, secure, and fulfilled when you stop working? Fun! Deciding what to do […]
View ArticleSMART Goals for New Year’s Resolutions Are you setting a goal to “get healthy” in the New Year? You might be setting yourself up for failure before the New Year even starts. It’s not that your goal is bad or impossible. Your goal just isn’t SMART enough. But with a few tweaks, you can establish […]
View ArticleEmpower Yourself by Recognising Your Freedom to Choose “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl We may not always be able to control the circumstances of a given situation we find ourselves in. But we always have the freedom to choose how we respond. […]
View ArticleHow to Spend More and Get More ROL in Retirement For many clients who spend their entire careers following a financial plan, saving and investing isn’t just a commitment, it’s a mindset. And it can be very challenging for the, to switch from a “saving” to a “spending” mindset once they do retire. It’s […]
View ArticleThe challenges of the last couple years have filled many of us with uncertainty about the present and concern for the future. How might you balance in-the-moment enjoyment with your family’s long-term security? Give yourself permission to spend. Old-fashioned financial planning puts a heavy emphasis on saving and investment goals you […]
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