Posts by Mary Waring
What would you do, if you knew you could afford it?
As we approach the six month anniversary since the UK first went into lockdown, I’m thinking about how different things are now, compared to how they were just six months ago. We’ve all had a different experience over the last six months. Some have loved the lack of commute and have had a much more…
Read MoreYour financial queries answered in just one call.
Do you wish you had the ability to raise your financial queries with an expert? How many times have you spent hours searching the web, only to get conflicting information or information that maybe you’re not sure applies for your specific circumstances? A web search can give you a lot of information, but sometimes it…
Read MoreCan you have too much money saved?
Many would probably expect me to say that it’s so important to save for the future, and therefore this takes priority. So many people nowadays aren’t saving enough that it seems odd to suggest that maybe you shouldn’t be putting every penny away for that rainy day. Surely its sensible to save for the future,…
Read MoreWill I run out of money?
“Will I run out of money?” is the question I most often get asked by clients. For most of us it’s the sort of question which will keep us awake at night. For my ongoing financial planning clients this service is provided on an annual basis and updated each year. I would normally only provide…
Read MoreHow much money do I need?
“How much money do I need?” is one of the top questions I so often get asked by my clients. Whether it’s from a female saving towards retirement or someone who’s going through divorce, clients are looking to get a definite number so that they can see how near or how far they are from…
Read MoreHelp…what is happening in the stock market now?
The attached graph shows us what has happened in the stock market since 1925. It’s hard to read but very happy to send you the pdf if you’d like ti so you can view the details. It highlights the Bull markets (increases in the market of 20% or more) against the Bear markets (falls in…
Read MoreWell, what a week that was..
Well, the past week has been rather interesting hasn’t it? This time last week I was counting down the last working week until my holiday, due to start on Saturday. Today, I’m planning my one daily trip out to get exercise and actually see that other people actually exist! Luckily, I live by the river…
Read MoreThe Coronavirus and Market Declines
The world is watching with concern the spread of the new coronavirus. The uncertainty is being felt around the globe, and it is unsettling on a human level as well as from the perspective of how markets respond. At Wealth for Women, it is a fundamental principle that markets are designed to handle uncertainty, processing…
Read MoreDealing with a divorce through Christmas
Christmas is traditionally seen as the time we connect with family, and all come together to have a great time. All feelgood Christmas movies will always show a huge family from children through to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc. sitting around a table laughing, joking and having huge fun. But what if you’re right…
Read MoreValentine’s Day or Single’s Awareness Day? Tips on Practising Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
It seems like Christmas has only just ended, and here we are facing one of the most dreaded days to those who may be single or recently separated or divorced and spending the day alone. Remember, just because you are single on Valentine’s day it doesn’t mean you can’t have a day full of love…
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