Posts By Lynda Calver
Yes, markets are shaky right now but don’t panic!
Volatility appears to be the watchword for the markets in 2019 – at least for the foreseeable future. 2018 was not a great year for stocks. Many global markets ended the year in bear markets, characterised by a decline of 20% or more from their peaks. So what will 2019 bring? Lynda Calver explains why investors shouldn't panic.
Why seeking help with your finances is the smart thing to do
Behind every team of footballers competing in the FIFA World Cup is an army of professionals to help them reach the top of their game. But coaches aren't just for the professional athletes any more. Lynda Calver explains why you should consider having a financial ‘coach’ in your corner.
Is your money more at risk in a savings account or the stock market?
The risks of the stock market are pointed out loud and clear to potential investors. But should savings accounts come with a warning too? Lynda Calver explains why putting all your money in a savings account may not be as risk-free as you might think.
Four financial golden rules for smart women
We all know one: that woman who seems to breeze effortlessly through life on time, in control and impeccably turned out. Having your finances in order is part of the package. In her latest blog, Lynda Calver lists her four financial golden rules for smart, savvy women.
Financial planning advice for expats in Hong Kong – don’t squander the opportunity to save
Whatever your reason for moving to Hong Kong, the happy by-product for many expats is a good salary with a higher disposable income. Lynda Calver discusses how to stockpile significant savings while you’re busy making the most of everything this dynamic city has to offer!
Women and investing: A savvy guide to investing for your age group
How you approach investment should change depending on your age. Lynda Calver examines the most common financial concerns for women of every age group and how to address them.
Why women don’t invest - and why they should
Despite the fact that we're in the 21st century and gender equality has come a long way, there is still a depressing chasm between women and men in many areas of life, particularly in the field of finance. Lynda Calver talks about why this is the case - and why it shouldn't be!
Ten habits of financially successful people
Financial success is not usually something that just happens, unless you are blessed with astounding good fortune. Financially successful people come from all walks of life but they have certain habits in common which contribute to their success. Infinity's Lynda Calver is here to give you insight into what it takes!
Moving back to the UK? Manage the financial upheaval with this handy repatriation checklist
Infinity's Lynda Calver looks at how UK expatriates can manage the financial issues involved in moving back home.
Financial planning for single expat parents in Hong Kong: five important areas you need to address
Infinity's Lynda Calver looks at the most important financial planning issues affecting single expat parents living in Hong Kong.
Financial planning for trailing spouses
Many married women are living as expatriates because of their husband's work and whether they are dependent on their husband's income or not they should still understand some financial planning essentials.
Who would look after your kids if you died?
Are your children at risk?
Infinity's Lynda Calver highlights an issue that should be of great concern to all families living in Hong Kong.
Don’t neglect critical illness insurance
Hong Kong consistently ranks among the best places in the world for expatriates to live but it can have a downside. Lynda Calver explains why you neglect to take out critical illness cover at your peril.
Left in the financial lurch?
Is it something in the Hong Kong air making financial advisers disappear? Infinity's Lynda Calver investigates.
Keep calm and stay invested!
During times of market volatility and falling prices we all get jumpy but as Infinity's Lynda Calver explains the wise investor stays calm and waits for recovery.
Money: a panacea for all ills?
Lynda Calver takes a look at the serious message cloaked in another flippant Facebook cartoon.
Don’t be nonchalant about your retirement – it’s no laughing matter
The laughter stops when there is no money in the pot!
Infinity's Lynda Calver outlines the potentially serious consequences of having a blasé attitude to financial planning.
Financial planners: we’re not all bad!
More often than not financial planners get a bad rap but that fact is that many people need help to get their financial lives in good working order. Infinity's Lynda Calver explains why you shouldn't run a mile from an ethical, regulated financial planner.
Your digital rights and how to protect them
What happens to all your online accounts when you die?
As Infinity's Lynda Calver reports, there are many grey areas in regard to digital rights after death so, if you want them to be part of your legacy, you need to take some proactive steps.
Low risk, high return is the Holy Grail, and just as elusive
Lynda Calver examines investor's eternal dilemma of how to balance risk and returns.
Are you an orphaned investor?
Lynda Calver takes a look at the issue of investors being left high and dry after being abandoned by their financial adviser.
Life insurance – we have the Romans to thank
The first forms of life insurance were created by the Romans however, as Lynda Calver explains, 2,000 years later the majority of families are still unprotected.
Protecting your savings against the silent thief
In today's post Lynda Calver looks at how you can protect against inflation eroding the value of your savings.
Life insurance: the three main factors affecting your premium
Lynda Calver takes a look at life insurance and the issues that affect how much you pay.
Will we all be ruined by Greek tragedy?
Lynda Calver looks at the human tragedy of the Greek financial crisis and explains how to protect your own savings and investments from the effects of contagion.
£54,000: the cost of a university education in the UK
Lynda Calver examines the continuing rise of the cost of higher education and looks at how families can use financial planning to meet the university challenge.
Plagued by confusion and policy U-turns - UK State Pensions
Lynda Calver looks at the complications of the UK state pension system which highlights the need for everyone to regularly review their retirement plans.
Who will fund your retirement?
Figures from the United States show that millions of people are facing a serious financial shortfall for their retirement. Americans are not alone and, as Lynda Calver, reports everyone should ask themselves how they will fund their retirement.
Women, wise up! - Financial planning for single expat women in Hong Kong
There are plenty of successful professional expat women in Hong Kong but statistics suggest that they are likely to have made fewer financial plans than their male counterparts. Lynda Calver explains why this is a mistake and why more women need to put themselves in control.
Yes, markets are shaky right now but don’t panic!

Volatility appears to be the watchword for the markets in 2019 – at least for the foreseeable future. 2018 was not a great year for stocks. Many global markets ended the year in bear markets, characterised by a decline of 20% or more from their peaks. So what will 2019 bring? Lynda Calver explains why investors shouldn't panic.
Why seeking help with your finances is the smart thing to do

Behind every team of footballers competing in the FIFA World Cup is an army of professionals to help them reach the top of their game. But coaches aren't just for the professional athletes any more. Lynda Calver explains why you should consider having a financial ‘coach’ in your corner.
Is your money more at risk in a savings account or the stock market?

The risks of the stock market are pointed out loud and clear to potential investors. But should savings accounts come with a warning too? Lynda Calver explains why putting all your money in a savings account may not be as risk-free as you might think.
Four financial golden rules for smart women

We all know one: that woman who seems to breeze effortlessly through life on time, in control and impeccably turned out. Having your finances in order is part of the package. In her latest blog, Lynda Calver lists her four financial golden rules for smart, savvy women.
Financial planning advice for expats in Hong Kong – don’t squander the opportunity to save

Whatever your reason for moving to Hong Kong, the happy by-product for many expats is a good salary with a higher disposable income. Lynda Calver discusses how to stockpile significant savings while you’re busy making the most of everything this dynamic city has to offer!
Women and investing: A savvy guide to investing for your age group

How you approach investment should change depending on your age. Lynda Calver examines the most common financial concerns for women of every age group and how to address them.
Why women don’t invest - and why they should

Despite the fact that we're in the 21st century and gender equality has come a long way, there is still a depressing chasm between women and men in many areas of life, particularly in the field of finance. Lynda Calver talks about why this is the case - and why it shouldn't be!
Ten habits of financially successful people

Financial success is not usually something that just happens, unless you are blessed with astounding good fortune. Financially successful people come from all walks of life but they have certain habits in common which contribute to their success. Infinity's Lynda Calver is here to give you insight into what it takes!
Moving back to the UK? Manage the financial upheaval with this handy repatriation checklist

Infinity's Lynda Calver looks at how UK expatriates can manage the financial issues involved in moving back home.
Financial planning for single expat parents in Hong Kong: five important areas you need to address

Infinity's Lynda Calver looks at the most important financial planning issues affecting single expat parents living in Hong Kong.
Financial planning for trailing spouses

Many married women are living as expatriates because of their husband's work and whether they are dependent on their husband's income or not they should still understand some financial planning essentials.
Who would look after your kids if you died?

Are your children at risk?
Infinity's Lynda Calver highlights an issue that should be of great concern to all families living in Hong Kong.
Don’t neglect critical illness insurance

Hong Kong consistently ranks among the best places in the world for expatriates to live but it can have a downside. Lynda Calver explains why you neglect to take out critical illness cover at your peril.
Left in the financial lurch?

Is it something in the Hong Kong air making financial advisers disappear? Infinity's Lynda Calver investigates.
Keep calm and stay invested!

During times of market volatility and falling prices we all get jumpy but as Infinity's Lynda Calver explains the wise investor stays calm and waits for recovery.
Money: a panacea for all ills?

Lynda Calver takes a look at the serious message cloaked in another flippant Facebook cartoon.
Don’t be nonchalant about your retirement – it’s no laughing matter

The laughter stops when there is no money in the pot!
Infinity's Lynda Calver outlines the potentially serious consequences of having a blasé attitude to financial planning.
Financial planners: we’re not all bad!

More often than not financial planners get a bad rap but that fact is that many people need help to get their financial lives in good working order. Infinity's Lynda Calver explains why you shouldn't run a mile from an ethical, regulated financial planner.
Your digital rights and how to protect them

What happens to all your online accounts when you die?
As Infinity's Lynda Calver reports, there are many grey areas in regard to digital rights after death so, if you want them to be part of your legacy, you need to take some proactive steps.
Low risk, high return is the Holy Grail, and just as elusive

Lynda Calver examines investor's eternal dilemma of how to balance risk and returns.
Are you an orphaned investor?

Lynda Calver takes a look at the issue of investors being left high and dry after being abandoned by their financial adviser.
Life insurance – we have the Romans to thank

The first forms of life insurance were created by the Romans however, as Lynda Calver explains, 2,000 years later the majority of families are still unprotected.
Protecting your savings against the silent thief

In today's post Lynda Calver looks at how you can protect against inflation eroding the value of your savings.
Life insurance: the three main factors affecting your premium

Lynda Calver takes a look at life insurance and the issues that affect how much you pay.
Will we all be ruined by Greek tragedy?

Lynda Calver looks at the human tragedy of the Greek financial crisis and explains how to protect your own savings and investments from the effects of contagion.
£54,000: the cost of a university education in the UK

Lynda Calver examines the continuing rise of the cost of higher education and looks at how families can use financial planning to meet the university challenge.
Plagued by confusion and policy U-turns - UK State Pensions

Lynda Calver looks at the complications of the UK state pension system which highlights the need for everyone to regularly review their retirement plans.
Who will fund your retirement?

Figures from the United States show that millions of people are facing a serious financial shortfall for their retirement. Americans are not alone and, as Lynda Calver, reports everyone should ask themselves how they will fund their retirement.
Women, wise up! - Financial planning for single expat women in Hong Kong

There are plenty of successful professional expat women in Hong Kong but statistics suggest that they are likely to have made fewer financial plans than their male counterparts. Lynda Calver explains why this is a mistake and why more women need to put themselves in control.