Recent research from Medius reported in FT Adviser has highlighted a significant trend within the financial sector: almost three quarters (72 per cent) of finance professionals in the UK are actively seeking jobs outside their current field. Moreover, 75 per cent would not recommend a career in finance to Generation Z, attributing this sentiment to … Continue reading Retire from Work You Dislike, Not from Meaningful Projects You Love
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Embracing Holistic Financial Planning for a Healthier, Longer Life
Financial planning has traditionally been synonymous with product intermediation, focusing primarily on the sales of financial products and requiring a sales license. However, there is a transformative shift occurring in the financial planning landscape: the rise of holistic financial planning. Unlike traditional financial planning, holistic financial planning does not involve selling financial products. Instead, it … Continue reading Embracing Holistic Financial Planning for a Healthier, Longer Life
Enhancing Mental Well-Being for Gen Z: The Power of a Comprehensive Game Plan for Life and Money
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, Gen Z faces unprecedented challenges, particularly in terms of mental health. Social isolation, chronic loneliness, and economic pressures have left many young workers feeling adrift and disengaged. According to a recent Gallup report, only 31% of employees under 35 describe themselves as “thriving,” highlighting a significant decline in morale among … Continue reading Enhancing Mental Well-Being for Gen Z: The Power of a Comprehensive Game Plan for Life and Money
Navigating Retirement with a Disabled Child: The Planner’s Perspective
Picture this: You’re a parent, juggling the relentless demands of caring for a disabled child. The financial adviser’s perspective is that causes a pension gap, their solution? Save more in pensions. But is that really the whole story? Let’s dive into a more comprehensive, realistic approach. The Adviser’s Take: Save, Save, Save Real-Life Impacts: The … Continue reading Navigating Retirement with a Disabled Child: The Planner’s Perspective
The Missing Component of Wellbeing: Spiritual Health
Since Rath and Harter published "Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements" in 2010, wellbeing has been widely recognised as encompassing five dimensions: Career, Social, Financial, Physical, and Community. Their conclusions were based on an extensive global survey involving two million interviews. Despite the comprehensive nature of their study, there remains a glaring omission that has significant … Continue reading The Missing Component of Wellbeing: Spiritual Health
Life Planning: A Pathway Out of Worklessness, Poverty, and Poor Health
In a number of regions in the UK, the intersection of worklessness, poverty, and poor health forms a debilitating cycle that traps many in a state of dependency and despair. This "toxic triangle" not only diminishes the quality of life but also stifles the potential for economic and personal growth. Life planning offers a transformative … Continue reading Life Planning: A Pathway Out of Worklessness, Poverty, and Poor Health
Redefining Learning at the Academy: A Call to Mastery
During a recent Town Hall meeting, I was asked about my motivation for writing. Is it a meticulously planned process, or do spur-of-the-moment inspirations guide me? My response was straightforward: inspiration often strikes in the heat of emotion, revealing profound lessons and insights. It's these strong emotions that lead me to explore deeper, seeking the … Continue reading Redefining Learning at the Academy: A Call to Mastery
The Empirical Evidence of Spiritual Well-being: A Cornerstone for Holistic Financial Planning
In an era where financial planning often focuses on numbers and tangible outcomes, the Academy of Life Planning champions a broader perspective. We advocate for the integration of spiritual well-being into financial planning, a stance supported by a wealth of empirical research. This approach recognises that true prosperity encompasses not just financial security but also … Continue reading The Empirical Evidence of Spiritual Well-being: A Cornerstone for Holistic Financial Planning
