Author Archives: Kim Stephenson

Money is simple

Think about it, most people can do £1 + £1 = £2 and get the right answer, even if they need to use their fingers or a calculator.  That’s all there is to money.  Sure, you might need to scale … Continue reading

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Financial Advisor Workshop Outline

With RDR, have you any concerns about “adding value” for clients to show them that you’re worth fees?  Would you be interested in demonstrating added value for your service to clients? Think of it in terms of a building analogy – … Continue reading

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Why do we get bubbles in markets?

This appeared in the DailyFT, a Sri Lanka business magazine. It was writting to accompany some workshops and seminars I was doing for business in Sri Lanka.

Why do we get bubbles in markets?

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What is money for?

That is a standard question I ask clients. Some answers I’ve had to that are: To spend For a rainy day Be able to do what I want To buy stuff Show I’ve arrived Make more money To give me … Continue reading

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Buying happiness

Perhaps you make the unconscious assumption that if you only had that little bit (or a lot) more money, you would automatically be happier?   Lots of people believe it, but in general it isn’t true. Up to a certain level … Continue reading

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