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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Infinity's Lynda Calver looks at how UK expatriates can manage the financial issues involved in moving back home.

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

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.

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.

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.

Is it something in the Hong Kong air making financial advisers disappear? Infinity's Lynda Calver investigates.

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.

Lynda Calver takes a look at the serious message cloaked in another flippant Facebook cartoon.

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.

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.

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.

Lynda Calver examines investor's eternal dilemma of how to balance risk and returns.

Lynda Calver takes a look at the issue of investors being left high and dry after being abandoned by their financial adviser.

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.

In today's post Lynda Calver looks at how you can protect against inflation eroding the value of your savings.

Lynda Calver takes a look at life insurance and the issues that affect how much you pay.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.