The paradigm of Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit offers a holistic framework for understanding wellbeing. Among these, spiritual wellbeing holds a unique position as the linchpin for a truly integrated and fulfilled life. Yet, recent analyses, such as the Gallup-Radiant Foundation report on religion and spirituality, risk conflating spirituality with religiosity, leading to misleading conclusions … Continue reading Spiritual Wellbeing: The Missing Pillar in Gallup’s Analysis
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The M-Power Movement: Empowering Lives, Eradicating Poverty
Aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 1 Poverty is more than just a lack of income—it’s a barrier to opportunities, dignity, and the ability to live a fulfilling life. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) challenges the world to eradicate poverty in all its forms by 2030. This ambitious target includes … Continue reading The M-Power Movement: Empowering Lives, Eradicating Poverty
Whole-Person Wellbeing: The Key to Happiness is Social Fitness
What does it take to lead a happy and fulfilled life? For decades, this question has intrigued researchers, philosophers, and everyday people alike. A landmark study, launched by Harvard University in 1938 and spanning 85 years, has provided a striking answer: happiness is deeply rooted in the quality of our social relationships. While money, career … Continue reading Whole-Person Wellbeing: The Key to Happiness is Social Fitness
The Game Plan Evolution: CPD Masterclass Series (Season 2)
Building on the success of last year's programme, the Academy of Life Planning is delighted to announce the launch of Season 2 of our Continuous Professional Development Masterclass Programme for 2025. This series, titled "The Game Plan Evolution," is designed to further empower financial planners with the skills and insights needed to excel in an … Continue reading The Game Plan Evolution: CPD Masterclass Series (Season 2)
Bridging the Gap: Investing in People to Tackle Income Inequality
Income inequality isn’t just a financial statistic—it’s a human story, one of opportunity lost or gained. While financial investments often dominate economic strategies, a growing body of research reveals the transformative power of investing in human capital—the skills, education, and health of individuals. The Case for Human Capital Recent findings from Ethiopia underscore the profound … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: Investing in People to Tackle Income Inequality
Graduates Deserve Better: A GAME Plan for a Purpose-Driven Life
The struggles of today’s graduates are well-documented. Headlines highlight rising student debt, stagnant wages, and a lack of jobs that match the promise of university education. A generation of hard-working young people is caught in a cycle of effort without reward, a phenomenon described in China as neijuan, or "involution." It’s a treadmill that leads … Continue reading Graduates Deserve Better: A GAME Plan for a Purpose-Driven Life
A Wall Between Advice and Product: Restoring Market Integrity to Financial Services
For too long, the lines between professional financial advice and product sales have been blurred. This lack of clarity has not only led to a series of high-profile mis-selling scandals and service failures but has also undermined public trust in financial services. To restore integrity and confidence, we need to build a clear wall between … Continue reading A Wall Between Advice and Product: Restoring Market Integrity to Financial Services
Unlocking Opportunities: Lessons for GenIFAs from Income Inequality Studies
The role of Generic Independent Financial Advisers (GenIFAs) extends beyond numbers—it’s about empowering clients to achieve financial security and prosperity. Recent studies on income inequality and human capital offer invaluable insights that GenIFAs can use to create meaningful impact. The Core Message: Education as the Great Equaliser Research consistently highlights education’s transformative power in reducing … Continue reading Unlocking Opportunities: Lessons for GenIFAs from Income Inequality Studies
Building Prosperity: How Human Capital Insights Empower GenIFAs to Guide Clients Out of Poverty
The study by Minh Quang Dao presents a powerful lens through which we can understand poverty and income inequality in developing nations. For Generic Independent Financial Advisers (GenIFAs) focused on enabling sustainable financial well-being, these findings can be transformative. Let’s explore how this research can guide actionable steps in financial planning to alleviate poverty. The … Continue reading Building Prosperity: How Human Capital Insights Empower GenIFAs to Guide Clients Out of Poverty
WhatsApp: The Future of Financial Advice Is in Your Hands
The financial world is being turned on its head. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has now made its way onto WhatsApp, offering people instant access to financial guidance at their fingertips. This isn’t just a technological leap—it’s a revolution in how we think about financial advice. Gone are the days when the keys to financial knowledge were locked … Continue reading WhatsApp: The Future of Financial Advice Is in Your Hands
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