Pensions were once seen as a reliable way to secure your financial future. A disciplined, tax-efficient savings vehicle, they were designed to provide dignity and independence in later life. But over the years, something changed. Successive governments have treated pensions as a bottomless resource—an easy target for systemic tax raids and regulatory meddling. The result? … Continue reading From Tax-Efficient Savings to Daylight Robbery: How Successive Governments Have Treated Pensions as Their Piggy Bank
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Why Retirement Planners Must Consider Human Capital Alongside Financial Capital
Retirement is no longer the full stop it once was. Increasingly, retirees are returning to work—not just for financial reasons, but also for social fulfilment and purpose. New research from Standard Life reveals that one in seven retirees has ‘unretired’ or is considering doing so. This trend highlights the crucial role that financial planners must … Continue reading Why Retirement Planners Must Consider Human Capital Alongside Financial Capital
The Truth About Financial Psychology: Are You Investing in Your True Self?
In the world of financial advice, there’s a fundamental flaw—one that’s been hidden behind tick-box compliance and industry-approved psychometric tests. The issue? Most financial advice isn’t based on what’s truly in your best interest. Instead, it reflects a version of you that has been shaped by years of parental conditioning, cultural beliefs, and psychological misconceptions—your … Continue reading The Truth About Financial Psychology: Are You Investing in Your True Self?
Financial Coaching vs. Financial Planning: Which Path Will You Take?
When it comes to financial well-being, there are two distinct but equally important approaches: financial coaching and financial planning. Both serve different needs, focus on different aspects of life, and require different mindsets from professionals who choose to offer them. Financial Coaching: Building Stability and Security Financial coaching is about helping people meet their basic … Continue reading Financial Coaching vs. Financial Planning: Which Path Will You Take?
Ethical Investing: You Don’t Need a Product Seller to Guide You
Investing ethically is about aligning your money with your values. It’s an empowering choice, but one that can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. The good news? You don’t need to take product-specific advice from someone whose job is to sell you financial products. Instead, you can work with a financial professional who is truly … Continue reading Ethical Investing: You Don’t Need a Product Seller to Guide You
Discover Your Favourite Future with the Academy’s GAME Plan
At the Academy of Life Planning, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose, security, and significance. That’s why we’ve developed the GAME Plan—a simple, empowering framework to help you chart a values-led, purpose-driven path to a brighter future. Let’s break it down together. G is for Goals Everything starts with … Continue reading Discover Your Favourite Future with the Academy’s GAME Plan
Seeing Through the Illusion: Returning to Oneness
At the highest level of personal growth and awareness, something extraordinary happens: the illusion of separation dissolves, and we awaken to the truth that we were never truly apart from each other, the world, or the Source of life itself. For too long, humanity has been caught in a false story—one of division and isolation. … Continue reading Seeing Through the Illusion: Returning to Oneness
Rethinking the UK’s Growth Agenda: Why Banking Alone Isn’t Enough
The UK Government’s focus on UK capital markets as a driver for economic growth raises important questions. While banking is a cornerstone of the economy, relying heavily on it risks overlooking opportunities in faster-growing, innovation-driven sectors. Here's what bankers are sharing with the government, shaping the direction of their "growth agenda": Losing our place as … Continue reading Rethinking the UK’s Growth Agenda: Why Banking Alone Isn’t Enough
5 Lessons from Businesses to Boost Your Personal Development
Businesses thrive when they focus on their strengths, adapt to change, and pursue opportunities with confidence. These same principles can transform your personal development and help you create a more fulfilling life. Let’s explore five key lessons from successful businesses that you can apply to your journey: 1️⃣ Identify Your Human Capital and Leverage It … Continue reading 5 Lessons from Businesses to Boost Your Personal Development
Carl Jung’s Chakra Theory Meets Richard Barrett’s Seven Stages of Psychological Development
By Steve Conley | March 14, 2024 Have you ever wondered how ancient spiritual wisdom connects to modern psychological insights? Carl Jung’s interpretation of the chakra energy system and Kundalini energy bridges this very gap, combining Eastern spirituality with Western psychology. Similarly, Richard Barrett’s seven stages of human psychological development offer a profound understanding of … Continue reading Carl Jung’s Chakra Theory Meets Richard Barrett’s Seven Stages of Psychological Development
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