Investing is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth and prepare for retirement. But for many of us, it’s fraught with uncertainty, fear and risk.
As part of our Shape Up Your Finances programme, sponsored by AJ Bell Money Matters, we tackling the subject of investing at a special webinar all about investing. We discussed why it’s important for midlife women, what to consider and how to go about it.
And we’re delighted that joining NOON founder Eleanor Mills was the illustrious Helena Morrissey, one of the leading women in finance in the UK and a member of the NOON Advisory Board!
Helena is well known for her work on inclusion and diversity. In 2010, she founded The 30% Club, a business-led campaign for better gender-balanced boards. There are now 18 30% Clubs throughout the world.
Helena and Eleanor discussed:
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- Why you should be investing at this life stage
- The first step everyone needs to take
- What to do if you’re thinking Yikes, I haven’t even started yet
- and more!
How AJ Bell can help you
NOON have partnered with AJ Bell Money Matters to offer this free webinar to ensure midlife women feel supported, informed and empowered when it comes to getting the most out of their money, from investing to pensions to making the most of their finances.
If you aspire to be a regular investor but feel nervous about the risk of losing money, you’re not alone. Women tend to shy away from taking risks and in doing so have £50,000 less invested than their men, according to AJ Bell. That a whopping £1.26 trillion investment gap countrywide!
“All investing carries risk,” says Laura Suter, director of personal finance, AJ Bell. “Making a profit or generating income from your investments isn’t guaranteed so it’s important to be risk aware and make sure you’re comfortable with the risk levels and potential returns of your choices.”
Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your approach, don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the top women in finances in the country!
About Helen Morrissey
Baroness Morrissey is a financier, campaigner, author and the mother of nine. She has more than 3 decades’ experience in the financial services sector, including as CEO of Newton Investment Management and chair of the Investment Association from 2014 to 2017, the UK investment industry’s trade body. She’s one of the UK’s best-known and respected financiers, established the 30% Club to achieve better gender-balanced UK company boards and has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.