There is a curse, reputedly based on an ancient Chinese proverb, which proposes to the recipient, ‘may you live in interesting times’. At times, the credit crisis has certainly seemed to be the curse in action, particularly for those thinking about investing in the share market. Some investors have jumped at the opportunity to pick up a perceived bargain, while others have been paralysed with fears of doing the wrong thing! But for most of us, the current uncertainty has left us wondering what the right course of action is. (more…)

I was at a dinner party the other night for a friend’s birthday. It didn’t take long for the conversation to turn to the economy and the global financial crisis. I noticed all the men in the room had plenty to contribute, whether it was discussing the latest corporate collapse, the dire state of the share market or prophesising more doom and gloom. What they were saying was relevant and affects us all, yet compared to the men the women were conspicuously quiet. (more…)

We know that the economic environment around us has changed, but that’s why it’s more important than ever to take control of your financial situation and start planning for the future. (more…)

My knowledge of investing is limited. I’ll admit that until recently, it’s not really been an area I’ve been too interested in. Investing and planning for the future seemed only for those who either had significant means or a high tolerance for risk-taking. (more…)