My role as Financial Advisor is multifaceted and I see myself more as a fixer. I often see people when they are at their most vulnerable – the death of a loved one, a financial mess after divorce, a family feud involving money. On the other side I see young people wanting to get their financial … [Read more...]
Five Foundations – the Emergency Fund
As women, generally speaking, we are wired for security. That often explains why we like to own our own home. We can nest, put our own pictures on the wall, we don’t have to move all the time, we have a place that is stable and secure and a place to feel peaceful. We seem to be particularly wired … [Read more...]
Going through your divorce as a winner!
Claire (not her real name) is a young woman with two children under five and a traumatic start to the new financial year. Claire thought that life was rather wonderful; she had the lovely home, the handsome husband and three beautiful children. But then, without any warning, her world fell apart. … [Read more...]
Money Matters – finance for the savvy solo mum
Helen's new Money Matters series in Lift Magazine. Read the full article here Excerpt from magazine article: Women in general and mums in particular so often find it hard to acknowledge their contribution to life. They're the ultimate ball jugglers - of work, children, fitness, health, … [Read more...]
Financial planning for christmas presents and expenses
Press the play button below to listen. Transcription Interviewer: 96.5 where your family is number one, and I know you want to bury your head in the sand, but Christmas is fast approaching. So, you are all wondering how you’re going to make the money go that little bit farther in the lead up … [Read more...]