Parents have the profound responsibility and privilege of shaping their children’s relationship with money. In a world where financial literacy is often lacking, equipping our kids with the knowledge and skills to navigate their financial lives with confidence and wisdom is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. By starting early and making financial education a consistent part of family life, we set our children up for long-term well-being and success. Teaching kids about […]
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Deciding to act
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart Many of our clients start working with us when they find themselves at a crossroads. Regardless of how much money they have, they come to a point where the feel like they should be saving more, investing better, or improving how they work with their money. For all of us, taking that first step can feel like standing at […]
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Being kind to the inner critic
Sometimes, we can be hardest on ourselves (and others) when working with money! This could be because we’ve been taught to think that our success is largely determined and defined by numbers, investment strategies, and external factors that impact our financial well-being. However, true financial success is most often rooted in our internal world—our thoughts, beliefs, and the narratives we tell ourselves. So – it’s a much bigger picture. As we begin to explore this bigger […]
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Is all debt bad?
Debt, in its many forms, can often feel like a heavy chain that restricts financial freedom. Whether it’s the revolving cycles of credit card balances, the long-term commitment of a mortgage, or the daunting totals of student loans, each type of debt comes with its unique challenges and strategies for management. Debt is often a “necessary evil” in today’s world. So, whilst many will not be able to avoid it, it’s helpful for us to create […]
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Are you enough?
“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that there was something wrong with me.” – Glennon Doyle In a world that often feels like it’s spinning wildly, where each day brings a new set of challenges and each challenge a new set of doubts, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we are not enough. This notion, as Glennon Doyle poignantly points out, is not a reflection of […]
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Retirement needs to be revisited
70 is the new 60! We live in an era where longevity is increasing, and living costs are surging; the traditional concept of retiring at 65 is undergoing a significant transformation. It’s becoming evident that the golden years of retirement, once anticipated as a time of leisure following a fixed endpoint in one’s career, no longer aligns with the financial and personal realities many face today. Traditionally, retirement has been sold as the ultimate reward after […]
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Crafting a life rich with purpose
It’s clear that we need to rethink, revisit, and recalibrate the way in which we prepare for retirement—not only financially, but socially and emotionally as well. One of the best ways to effectively plan for the future is to start as early as possible. For some, this means laying the groundwork early in life, taking advantage of every opportunity to secure a stable and fulfilling retirement. However, not everyone has the opportunity to consider their whole-of-life […]
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Choosing extraordinary
“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” – Elon Musk We all have a choice: to settle for the ordinary or to strive for the extraordinary. This choice is not about our inherent abilities or circumstances but about our mindset and the actions we take every day. It doesn’t mean that we have to try and be the next Elon, but it does empower us to live an exceptional life; […]
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The essential interplay of love and money
Love and money—two forces that drive our lives in profoundly different ways. While one fills our hearts, the other fuels our ambitions. But what happens when these worlds collide? Integrating love into our financial decisions doesn’t just add a layer of complexity; it transforms money management into a shared journey of goals, dreams, and sometimes, necessary compromises. This integration can bring about a sense of joy and fulfilment, inspiring us to make more meaningful financial choices. […]
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How we react to problems
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl At WellsFaber, we understand that our reactions to life’s challenges significantly shape our experiences. This is especially true when it comes to our financial planning, where emotions can sometimes cloud our judgement, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes in how we react to both lucrative and challenging […]
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