Socially Responsible Investing What is socially responsible investing? Would you like some palm oil to go with those cluster bombs? How about a scrumptious side of pornography to go with your gambling? Then maybe finish it off with a warm glass of fossil fuels accompanied by lashings of alcohol and tobacco…. Seriously though – and this is a very serious conversation. Have you ever considered…
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The Do’s and Don’t of Applying for a Home Loan
The Do’s and Don’t of Applying for a Home Loan So you have decided to apply for a home loan. Whether this is your first or second property, lenders and mainstream banks change their criteria and the way they deal with their customers. What you could do last year may not be the best option for you this year. I have created a do’s and…
The Three Pillars Of Risk
The Three Pillars Of Risk When it comes to knowing where to invest and seeking financial advice from a qualified Investment Adviser, there is generally a lot of focus placed on a client’s Risk Profile. And, for good reason, as knowing your ‘risk tolerance’ and your ‘emotional composure’ when it comes to investing, is very important. But – Is this the only component to consider…
The Risky Business of Investing
“There’s no such thing as no risk. There’s only the choice of what to risk and when to risk it.” – Nick Murray, Simple Wealth Inevitable Wealth I love this quote because it epitomises investing. You can’t build wealth without investing and you can’t invest without exposing yourself to some form/s and degree of risk. The correlation between risk and return is not a…
Money & Relationships – 9 Minimum Things
In my book Women & Money: Mastering the Struggle, I’ve endorsed shared financial responsibility and participation. This is healthy for all relationships. It provides a foundation upon which you can build your current and future lives. It also enables you to cope better with any emotionally and financially challenging life event that may occur. A key to planning and being ready to cope with unpredictable…