Why women should get advice about money from other women
A survey carried out by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) found that women say they do not understand some financial products enough to put their hard-earned cash towards them. As a result, they feel less confident about making financial decisions than men do....
What is financial independence and why should women be striving for it
What does financial independence actually look like for women? This is where a woman can walk out of her job without having to worry about paying the bills – of course, this applies to men as well. Naturally, women worry if they will be employed elsewhere at the same...
Why are women generally not as wealthy as they could be?
Is wealth for women where it could be? Knowing that there are a million things on the to-do list but not knowing where to start is really overwhelming. That feeling is normal for everyone from all walks of life, from women in high management, running businesses,...
The Beginners Guide to Finances on Divorce
Whether divorce was your idea or not, it’s often the case that thoughts about finances come secondary to the needs of your children. Whilst this is understandable, it often leaves many women on the back foot when it comes to the financial settlement. If your divorce...
The link between keeping on top of your finances and mental health.
Written by Alison Ralph September 2022 Keeping on top of your finances can be difficult when you have poor mental health and poor mental health can cause difficulties with keeping on top of your finances. Keeping on top of finances has been one of the main...
4 easy ways to save money by being more sustainable
Climate change is an issue that affects everyone. Regardless of your opinions on the matter, we are already experiencing strange weather around the world as a result. Alongside unseasonal weather we are also facing the cost of living crisis. The figures show that,...
Think twice before cancelling protection cover
With conditions such as the large increase in the cost of living, it is understandable that people will be looking to make cost savings wherever they can. One cost which may come under scrutiny is protection premiums. Whilst it might be tempting to cancel one or more...
A guide to investments and market volatility
As the current economic crises continues to make headlines investors may naturally be concerned about the impact on the value of their investments and may worry about what action they should be taking. Recent announcements from the Bank of England suggest that the...