Worth considering - looks like a good idea to me. Hopefully, we will have more qualified paraplanners in 24 months time. Not going to solve the senior paraplanner shortage immediately, but well done to Cathi and her team for innovating.

Did you know most people form a first impression in 0.5s, or less? I'd be so grateful if you could spare a few minutes to help me with my research, and share away on social media too!! 1: usabi.li/do/cf1b0f8a67e… 2. usabi.li/do/c486679c0bc…

"All things are created twice. There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation, to all things". S Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Still tops the charts after 30 yrs. Perhaps, a good quote for someone that doesn't get financial planning!

#MavenMoneyPodcast Andy continues the wisdom from the Berkshire Hathaway annual business meeting. Tune in for the key take aways apple.co/2OPZKot #CognitiveBiases #FinancialMassDistruction #FinancialGiants #CharlieMunger #ProductiveInvestment Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger Wisdom

Michael Taggart @heatherahopkins Paul Stocks Ghost of CashCalc Voyant UK 2 yes ago had a client come in to see if they could retire, she had working it all out on Excel but it was just numbers on a page. I put it into Ghost of CashCalc and suddenly the numbers came to life and they both 'got it'.

New on informedchoice Radio this morning - It's not a 'wealth tax', it's a 'wealth multiplier'! Watch the episode in full at youtu.be/KvamAwPkYUY

@philbray73 Phil, do you think any of these stories could be turned into PR for the advisor community. Advisors & their clients know they do a brilliant job, but do the general public (regulators etc)? The message is not getting out!

PlannerTV Thanks for having me, Ray. Check this out!

Dad said during his last financial planning session that in the next five years he wants to drive a Porsche 911 around Silverstone. He's now done it at aged 78, and couldn't stop smiling on the day. FP doesn't just change lives, it creates memories that go way beyond money...

Hi All, we are filming a productivity/ time management masterclass. What's your favourite project/task management systems. Pete Matthew has voted for Asana. How good are the standard industry ones? Please feel free to RT. We will then review the best.

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What would Jack Bogle do? financial-planning.com/opinion/what-w…

My daughter's been paid £85 out of the blue. She's a self employed dog groomer. A customer sent this message "I've decided to pay/support all my valued helpers, whether they have worked for me or not this month. I appreciate all you've done for me. Thank you!" How kind is that!

Too right!

You know your children have grown up when they thank you with a pressie. For all of you with teenage children - there is light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to tuck in.

"We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them." – William Arthur Ward

Unbiased have a major PR problem caused by their own making. They then try to fix this with TELLING rather than LISTENING shorturl.at/uFGM1

Exercise doesn’t just strengthen your body; it strengthens your mind as well. Physical activity primes our brains to create at a higher level.