Saving & investments

Begin your journey towards successful investing today with these investing books for beginners. A while ago, I was stuck. I knew I wanted to invest, but I didn’t have a clue how to even begin, let alone make money. I saw adverts for investment companies all the time; on the television, in my favourite glossy […]

Madam, may I ask what is the secret of your success? A journalist asked a successful businesswoman. “Two words,” she said “What are those words?” The journalist asked. “Right decisions,” she said. “Certainly. But could you tell me how you make right decisions?” The journalist asked. “One word,” she said “What is the one word?” The journalist asked. “Experience,” […]

 20 investing tips for beginners that can set you on the path to financial freedom. Times have certainly changed, and although we’ve long been in the era of personal and financial empowerment – especially for us women – one crucial area is still largely being ignored: investing. One financial regret I have is that I […]

Common investments terms: understanding these investment terms will help you gain more confidence. Although 33% of women are family breadwinners, there is a marked gender difference when it comes to investing disposable income. Just 11% of women own stocks and shares, compared with 23% of men. Why is this a problem? Basically, you can make […]

Plum review: an app that helps you save money effortlessly. Surveys suggest that women save less but worry about saving more. We know that we should be putting money aside for a rainy day, and ideally investing it for our future, but somehow in spite of our prowess in making other purchasing decisions, we often […]