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Death, illness and injury — these are often best kept out of sight and out of mind. But in the case of a life-changing decision, such as moving to a new country, you need to cover all the bases (even the ones you would rather not think about). No matter where you are in the…
Covid-19 has many things to answer for, and here’s another: the stress it is causing with regard to retirement savings. Saving enough money from monthly income for a comfortable retirement income is always a major source of financial stress, but the percentage of those worrying about an inadequate pension fund has risen due to the…
In December Infinity hosted a seminar in which Gareth Lewis, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at Tilney assessed the tumultuous year that was 2020 and looked forward to 2021 and what the twelve months to come might have in store for investors. These are interesting times for sure, with a shifting investment landscape due not…
Here at Infinity we are not fans of debt and we usually advise that the first step in taking control of your finances is to pay off your debts. However, when it comes to a mortgage, different rules apply. A mortgage enables you to increase your net worth over the long term by acquiring an…
Although Covid-19 has very much dominated the headlines over the last 12 months, the issue of climate change remains a pressing one. With lockdowns putting normal life on hold in many countries, 2020 was a year of reflection for millions and, for some, provided the opportunity for a reset whether that be redressing the work/life…
After the rollercoaster year that was 2020, which saw markets career from the worst crash in a generation to record highs at the announcement of a Covid vaccine, we have witnessed just how unpredictable financial markets can be. Nevertheless, in our December webinar, Gareth Lewis, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at Tilney gave us his…
2020 has been a pivotal year in terms of the investment landscape. Attendees of our December webinar heard Gareth Lewis outline the main events which affected the investment landscape over the course of the year, which triggered both the fastest bear market in history and a record-breaking recovery. Gareth believes that 2020 has caused a…
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a tumultuous and challenging year for individuals, businesses and the global economy, as well as a rollercoaster ride for investors. When Covid hit in March, we witnessed the fastest bear market in history only to see markets bounce back in a remarkable recovery. A US presidential election and…
‘Courage taught me no matter how bad a crisis gets … any sound investment will eventually pay off.’ — Carlos Slim Helú In a year when there has been scant good news, we at Infinity love this positive quote about investing. It’s from a man who is not nearly as well known around the world…
Risk is a prerequisite of investing. That’s why all financial websites and products are plastered with disclaimers warning that the value of investments can go down as well as up, that past performance is no guarantee of future returns…etc, etc. If a financial professional tells you that you can invest without incurring any risk, run!…