10 steps to 2021
10 Steps to 2021 04/12/2020 The festive season is upon us and with it comes the end of 2020. This has been a long and challenging year and while our holiday celebrations may look a little different, it’s a unique opportunity to stop, take stock and then look to the New Year as more than…
Six things to know to weather a market downturn
It can be unsettling for investors when their portfolios and the markets start heading into the red. Here are six investing basics to keep in mind during volatile times. PERIODS OF VOLATILITY ARE NORMAL All markets move in cycles, and periods of steep contraction are completely normal. While the length of market contractions varies, periods…
Easy Ways to Add a Little More Joy to Your Day
Add a small splash of happiness to your regular routine with these suggestions. Start your day off on the right foot Have something to look forward to. This can be anything, from lunch plans with a friend to your favourite cup of coffee. Cross a dreaded task off your to-do list. The earlier you do it, the better, as…
Planting an Investment Portfolio
This week I attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and while I was enjoying the gardens and floral displays it occurred to me that gardening and investment management have more in common than you might think. Chatting with some of the designers, we were discussing how important it is for them to get to know…
Home is where the Hart is!
No, it’s not a typo! Hart District Council is well located in the north east corner of Hampshire and takes its name from the River Hart which flows through its centre. It is easy to get to, being just off the M3, just about half way between London and the south coast and enjoys fast…