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The economy is a mess! Or is it? The markets are pretty volatile right now - meaning prices are fluctuating and this can feel really unsettling. But how does current market turmoil measure up against past performance? 📉 Image on the left: The S&P 500 over the past month - it looks scary!⁠ 📈 Image on the right: The S&P 500 over the past five years tells a different story—one of consistent, long-term growth.⁠ ⁠ So how can you use the power of perspective to feel more at ease about investing when things are up and down? ⏳ Think long term – prioritise cash available for short-term goals and your emergency fund.⁠ 😵💫 Avoid emotional responses – knee-jerk decisions often lead to costly mistakes.⁠ 💹 Review your portfolio - is it diversified? A well-balanced profile can help reduce risk. 💸 Remember this: Time in the market is what historically pays off vs timing the market. ⚠️ Investing isn't risk free. Always make sure you've done your homework and speak to a professional if you need advice. How are you dealing with the ups and downs? Share your thoughts in the comments below 👇 #investing #moneymindset #financialliteracy

⏳ There’s still time to have your say. Share your experiences before the Life in the Law 2025 surveys close on 21 March. 📢 https://lnkd.in/ecbQJXGS The work that our friends at LawCare are doing is vital and this research is important - it provides real insights from people across the legal sector, revealing what’s helpful, what isn’t, and where improvements are needed to better support mental health at work. ⏱️ It only takes 10 to 15 minutes 👉 Survey for individuals: https://lnkd.in/ecbQJXGS 👉 Survey for organisations: https://lnkd.in/eM3neY3k LawCare - the mental health charity for the legal sector #LifeInTheLaw #LegalSector #MentalHealthMatters

Ever wanted to rip up the rules of the game? 💡 For a long time, I did what we’re all told to do—work hard, climb the career ladder, and assume money would take care of itself. It didn’t. Join me on 27 March when I’ll share my own money story—what I got wrong, what I learned, and why I started Wealthbrite to help others. We’ll talk about the real gender money gaps, what it’s like fundraising as a female founder, and why I’m convinced the workplace is the best place to fix this problem. Expect stats, stories, and real actions we can take—because knowing your numbers is power, and it’s never too late to start. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dBzywswd Lizzie Benton Nora Fleischhut Esmee Wilcox, FRSA Sophie Bryan Kirsten Buck Kerstin Andlaw #IWD #WomenAtWork #ActivateChange

What does building financial literacy have to do with managing law firm risk? Let me count the ways: 🧠 struggling with financial stress? You're more likely to have clouded judgment, with higher potential to make rash decisions on the job 💸 in over your head with problem debt? You're carrying a significant mental burden and more vulnerable to undue influence 🎰 struggling with a gambling addiction? You may be hiding the true cost of your addiction and more vulnerable to misconduct - the first sign is often misuse of expenses 💳 not able to keep up with payments when they fall due? You're struggling to make ends meet and more at risk of becoming a bad actor. Will everyone having financial problems end up taking ill advised action? No. Do people in financial difficulty worry about asking for help for fear of losing their job on top of everything else? Yes. Are instances of financial misconduct on the rise? Also Yes. This week is Risk and Compliance Week within the legal sector and we've been out speaking to people about why there is a direct link between personal financial management and firm financial risk. Read more in the article linked below. What do you think? Would changing our approach to talking about money and building financial competency, help more people seek help before financial crisis? It’s time to speak out so tell me in the comments. 👇 Solicitors Regulation Authority The Solicitors' Charity The Law Society LawCare - the mental health charity for the legal sector Wealthbrite

Money impacts every decision we make, but financial confidence remains a major barrier for many professionals, particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds. Carla Hoppe founder of Wealthbrite, is changing that. Her mission is to bridge the financial literacy gap by equipping professionals with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their financial futures. In this Purse Podcast episode, she shares how financial resilience impacts workplace performance, why employers should prioritise financial education, and how more women investors can change the funding landscape Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eznfF-Tt #FinancialLiteracy #WomenInBusiness #FundingGap #FinancialResilience Amazon Web Services (AWS) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses mnAi NatWest Group HSBC Innovation Banking

#FinancialLiteracy isn’t just important…it’s essential. Yet in the UK, there’s a clear gap. Research shows that only 58% of women feel they have a strong understanding of #financial products and services, compared to 72% of men. I’ve personally found that money and #finances can feel like uncomfortable topics. Coming from a #SociallyMobile background, it’s not something I was always confident speaking about; but I’ve come to realise that understanding financial literacy is key to both #personal and #professional #growth. That’s why this quote stood out to me: "You’ll probably find that the sense of freedom having a handle on your money brings will actually enable you to do your best work." I want to #perform at my very #best, and having financial #confidence plays a role in that. So when Carla invited me to join the most recent cohort at Wealthbrite I was delighted. Their educational platform helps early-career professionals develop #CommercialAwareness and financial #management #skills, creating high-performing teams that understand their company’s #operations, customer #interactions, and their own impact on business #success. Not everyone starts with the same financial knowledge, but everyone should have the opportunity to build it. Thank you, Carla Hoppe and Wealthbrite for this wonderful opportunity and the work you are doing to close the financial literacy gap! #FinancialLiteracy #CareerGrowth #Wealthbrite #ProfessionalDevelopment

🔄 Reposting because this really resonated with me. Financial literacy isn’t just about understanding money, it’s about having the confidence to navigate opportunities. Training at a socially mobile law firm, I know how financial knowledge (or the lack of it) can shape career decisions, risk-taking, and long-term success. Not everyone has access to these conversations early on, but everyone should have the opportunity to build financial confidence. That’s why initiatives like Wealthbrite are so important, helping professionals gain the skills to make informed financial and business decisions. Can't wait to give this book a read! Thanks Charlie! #socialmobility #financialliteracy #careergrowth #opportunity

72% of junior lawyers rate their financial literacy as average or below, and 34% say money worries affect their performance. 😳💰 But here’s the thing - financial literacy isn’t just about budgets and savings. It fuels:
👩💼 Confidence at work
🧘 Reduced stress
📈 Career progression
💡 Commercial awareness
✅ Financial compliance
🏛️ Law firm economics (aka understanding why firms make the decisions they do!) That’s why I was really happy to join Wealthbrite’s kick-off call this lunch time for its Junior Lawyer: Introduction to Financial Literacy course. 🏁 Wealthbrite specialises in supporting legal professionals become more financially literate and so my many thanks go to Carla Hoppe for kindly letting me join this cohort - I can’t wait to dive in! 🙌🙌🙌 #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyMatters #JuniorLawyers #LegalApprentice

Ask me why social mobility and financial literacy go hand in hand. Also is interrelatability even a word? not sure - but you get my point! 😆 #socialmobility #financialliteracy #skillsforlife

Money impacts every decision we make, but financial confidence remains a major barrier for many professionals, particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds. Carla Hoppe founder of Wealthbrite, is changing that. Her mission is to bridge the financial literacy gap by equipping professionals with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their financial futures. In this Purse Podcast episode, she shares how financial resilience impacts workplace performance, why employers should prioritise financial education, and how more women investors can change the funding landscape Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eznfF-Tt #FinancialLiteracy #WomenInBusiness #FundingGap #FinancialResilience Amazon Web Services (AWS) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses mnAi NatWest Group HSBC Innovation Banking