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Posts from: April 2020

Inspirational Women - One Cancer Survivor On What She Learnt From Extreme Self-Isolation

Posted on 28 Apr 2020

As recent events have highlighted, none of us know exactly what is around the corner and our lives can change in an instant. That is why I wanted to share with you the inspirational story of Lauren Murrell and how, after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age just 23, she endured nine months of extreme ... Continue Reading

Looking after your mental wellbeing during lockdown

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

In recent times, as a society we have become more aware of mental health issues than ever before. While it is a big positive that the stigma around mental health is gradually disappearing, sadly the current lockdown situation may prove incredibly difficult for some people to deal with. Here, we share 10 s... Continue Reading

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

While social distancing measures may mean that face-to-face meetings are a ‘no go’ for the time being, I am pleased to let you know that we can still hold our regular review meetings via the medium of Zoom Video Conferencing! If you want to hold a Zoom meeting with me then you will need a laptop, PC or tablet with a camera and microphone (most laptops and tablets have these inbuilt)... Continue Reading

How women can take charge of their own destinies

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

In this short video, Emma Morgan – Portfolio Manager at our investment and research partners Morningstar – discusses how the investment industry can help women take charge of their own destinies and save for a decent retirement. ... Continue Reading

Investment Update – EQ Positive Impact Portfolios

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

Over previous editions of our Newsletter we have talked about the concept of ‘positive impact’ investing; how your money can help to make a real difference to the world and how this is an area of investing which is growing in popularity. In this 5-minute video below, EQ Investors – who provide a series of Positive Impact Portfolios – provide an update as to how their portfolios ... Continue Reading

Working From Home – Adapting to a new working life

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

The fallout from Covid-19 has changed the way that we are all living and, for those lucky enough to be able to continue with their work, this means setting up a new working station in your home office, spare bedroom or perhaps the kitchen table! In this article Sophie Kennedy, Head of Investing at our sustain... Continue Reading

Good Guide to Investing for Women

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

I recently discovered this Investing for Women guide which has been put together by the people at Good With Money and felt that I should share this with you, as there are lots of interesting and thought-provoking articles in it. The guide covers several topics such as: Breaking down psycholog... Continue Reading

Doing our bit – Supporting the local community

Posted on 23 Apr 2020

Here at CL4Women we are always happy and willing to do our bit in supporting the local community. You may remember that over the last couple of summers we have sponsored the Lady Bay Open Gardens, which sees local residents open up their beautiful and colourful gardens to the public. Last year’s ... Continue Reading