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It’s Not Your Pot That Stinks
by Ann WilsonIt’s not the pot, it’s the ingredients that stink!“I don’t want to invest in the stock market. I’ve got an ISA/ Pension/ Superannuation/ Retirement Annuity/ 401K and it is doing terribly”.I get emails like this almost everyday and it makes me mad. Not at...
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Investors Make
by Manisha ThakorAs a financial advisor I’m frequently asked: “Why should I pay someone to manage my investments?”You may think an advisor should find “the next hot investment.” Increasingly, though, I’ve come to believe the real value is in helping clients avoid...
There’s No Freedom in Waiting to be Rich
by Ann WilsonIt’s one of the most basic questions ever: What do you and 99% of the population want most?Most people will say “More money.” Specifically, we want to be rich. Who wouldn’t? If you’re rich, you really don’t have much to worry about, except maybe what to...
Active Versus Passive Investing: Which Is Right For You?
Female financial advisor Manisha Thakor discusses the pros & cons of active vs. passive investing so youcan decide which investment style is right for you.
How Breathing Can Save Your Finances…
by Jillian Beirne DaviI’m known for saying that Money is a HUMAN made tool. And humans are emotional. Therefore money is emotional.(Even though it doesn’t have to be.)Money follows the simple laws of cause and effect. You GIVE to the world a specific...
3 Reasons We Overspend
by Manisha Thakor Does your actual spending significantly surpass your budget? Have you ever set a financial goal only to find that your actual spending significantly surpassed your budget? When you have the best of intentions to create financial health, why is it so...
Changing Your Name? Avoid Identity Theft in the Process
If you’re getting married and plan to change your name after the wedding, here’s what you should know about the process to avoid identity theft and fraud.
KISS – Keep It Simple & Sexy
by Ann WilsonInvesting in the Stock Market isn’t difficult or complicated, but like so many things in life we can make it so. I have found that the most successful strategies are usually the simplest. Why? Because:They are easy to implement;They are easy to keep...
Demystifying Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Manisha ThakorLong-time readers of this blog know that as a financial advisor I’m passionate about helping women become more confident and excited about investing. That’s because in a world where it’s increasingly possible to live to 100, investing for the long run...
The Power of Patient Investing
by Manisha ThakorHave you ever been tempted to “play the stock market” by following a hot tip, only to watch your shares plummet? Do you want to invest, but feel overwhelmed by all of your choices? How do you know if you should invest in stocks at all? As a female...
What Are Your Financial Priorities?
Financial expert Manisha Thakor talks about the importance of identifying your top four financial priorities & recommends a new online tool to do so.
5 Common Saving Strategies… That Can Lead to Overspending
Female financial advisor and women + money expert Manisha Thakor shares 5 common ways in which she has seen savings strategies lead to overspending.
