How Much Do You Need To Retire?
16.06.23
Pre-planning is imperative if you want to enjoy financial security and freedom on your terms. While the notion of retirement differs from person to person, one common question is, “How…
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How Much Do You Need To Retire?
16.06.23
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All Irrational Decisions Are Rational (To Someone)
02.06.23
The 7th of November 1941 was a fateful day. It was the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbour and forced the US into joining World War II, which turned the tide…
The Far Side of Boring
26.05.23
Our daughter is learning to read, which as a child can be boring, frustrating, and not much fun. Grasping phonics isn’t easy and to a 5-year-old letters and words are…
I’m A Business Owner, How Can I Protect My Family Financially?
04.05.23
Setting up your own business is a courageous move; giving up the certainty of a monthly salary and other benefits is a big leap. The motivation may be to ultimately…
Investing Is Not For Social Networks
10.03.23
An online trading platform provides the ability to follow other people’s portfolios and a social network to share ideas. Users of an internet forum managed to move the market on…
Context is Everything
10.02.23
When I was young I remember having a book of sketches that, at first glance, appeared to be random scribbles. The subject was only clear when the observer was told…
The Illusion of Wealth
21.11.22
Our mind plays tricks on us. We use mental shortcuts to help us make quick decisions. Daniel Kahneman, in his book ‘Thinking Fast & Slow’, refers to it as System…
A Bluffer’s Guide To All This Talk About Government Bonds & What It Means For You
12.10.22
If you are confused about all this talk about government bonds and the havoc in the markets read on. 👇 When governments need to raise money they have two options:…
“It Was My Parent’s Money. I Just Can’t Give It Away”
06.10.22
As I explained in this LinkedIn post, in its most simple form money is an inanimate object but in reality, it is much more than that. We attach meaning and…
Will Living Costs Come Down?
16.09.22
I was asked this question during a recent review meeting with a client. The point being that we are living in a period of high inflation but once that reverts…