Prior to training as a GP, I used to work in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It was common to see women plan every aspect of their pregnancies – right down to the vitamins they took and the delivery they wanted. Women generally attended every scan and every midwife appointment …
As with everything in our lives, when we get older, our needs change. Our money needs are no different, and what you need as a young adult may look very different to when you’re in your menopause. Our money journey may have started out in stress – but it doesn’t need …
Your Money Journey – What To Think About At Every Life Stage Read More »
Being a GP is a huge privilege and with this comes a great responsibility. Not only for my patients, but for myself. Stories of burnt out doctors are in the news with a regularity that is deeply upsetting. And don’t even get me started on the suicide risk of doctors. So I believe that thinking …
Could You Reach Financial Freedom? The Reality Of The Possibility Read More »
Do you save or invest for your children? Starting young can mean that you can really take advantage of compounding, providing you put the money in the right kind of environment! Here is my thinking on this subject, and definitely something I will be doing with my own children when I …
Start ‘Em Young! How to Start Saving and Investing For Your Child Read More »
So I’ve been getting a lot of questions about ISAs lately – and not just about one type of ISA, but about all of them! LISAs have also had some negative press lately, so I thought that now would be a good time to write about the humble ISA. What The …
Saving is hard work for a lot of us (In fact, 16 million people in the UK have less than £100 in savings!) – it’s much easier to spend money than it is to save it! This is partly down to education, partly down to mindset, and unfortunately, partly down to circumstance in …
Money Stress – What Could Employers Be Doing To Help? Read More »
So it’s no surprise that last week I was in Mexico. I went out there for a friends wedding, and doubled it up as my only holiday of the year. I had the most amazing time, and more importantly I r-e-l-a-x-e-d. I now feel refreshed and raring to tackle life’s challenges again. Whatever your job or …
Being a “non-parent” on holiday – 10 tips to help out your parent-friends Read More »