Saphora Articles
Finding a new purpose – don’t fret or be afraid
It’s a fact that people who have a strong sense of purpose live longer than anyone else. People who live a life of purpose are less likely to suffer from [...]
If you’re going to live, leave a Legacy
‘If you’re going to live, leave a Legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased’ - Maya Angelou When I was young, I didn’t know what ‘legacy’ [...]
Bucket List – It’s your life, now live it.
"My bucket list? Yes, I'll get round to doing it when I’m retired!" ... sound familiar? Creating a bucket list can help you realise just how much is out there, [...]
You’ve got this!
ERROR....a word that appears on the screen too many times and only leads to a feeling of inadequacy (Why me? Why can't I figure this out?) and uselessness. We are [...]
Feeling safe & secure online
SECURITY. SAFETY. PRIVACY. Three words that we are all entitled to have in our lives. Yet when we enter the world of the web and the internet we become vulnerable. [...]
You can do this!
WHY CAN’T I OPEN THE FILE? WHY WON’T IT DOWNLOAD? WHY CAN’T I SEND IT? WHY CAN’T I VIEW IT? WHY CAN’T I TYPE IN IT? WHY? WHY? WHY? When [...]
The changing face of family business wealth advising
YESTERDAY I COMPLETED the final assignment of my Advanced Certificate in Family Business Wealth Advising. This was by way of a 3 hour Capstone Webinar with half a dozen of [...]
Today, women have become a financial force with impact
WOMEN ARE NOT SATISFIED with the current wealth advisory model. Women clearly know what they want. Women want financial advice based on life pictures, not just products. While many wealth [...]
The problem with rich kids
IN A SURPRISING SWITCH, the offspring of the affluent today are more distressed than other youth. They show disturbingly high rates of substance use, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, cheating, and [...]
7 Key facts about divorce after long marriages
WHAT YOU THOUGHT MIGHT NOT BE TRUE. The gray divorce rate has doubled since 1990, but is still less common than divorce among those under 50. The biggest risk factor [...]
Why your appearance matters
THE LINK BETWEEN LOOKING GOOD AND FEELING GOOD Most of us understand that there’s a connection between looking good and feeling good. We feel more confident and in charge when rocking that [...]
The dark side of financial windfalls
STOMACHEACHES. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. Debilitating family problems. Wrecked friendships. Hurt feelings that seem forever beyond repair. These are the symptoms experienced by people who come into monetary windfalls? They’ve got to [...]