Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
02.09.24
This is an updated post. It was originally published in September 2017. You’ve got to the point where you are asking yourself “Should I pay off my mortgage?”. Maybe the…
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
02.09.24
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This Is Probably The Biggest Mistake DIY Investors (& Advisers) Make
28.07.24
Here’s a list of things you wouldn’t do: – Drive only looking in the rear view mirror, – Pick the winner of the Grand National based on last year’s, –…
5 Retirement Planning Misconceptions
18.07.24
Retirement planning can be a minefield which usually results in one of two behaviours: sticking one’s head in the sand to avoid worrying about it at the time or being…
Your Pension Fund Doesn’t Care If Your Boiler Breaks Down (& Other Reasons Why Buy To Let Investing Isn’t The Panacea)
07.07.24
If I had a £1 for every time someone said to me they are interested in buy to let investing I would be on a beach somewhere right now (or…
The Majesty of Compound Interest
17.04.24
My daughter is learning to read and write. For a six-year-old, she seems to be doing pretty well and has a good grasp of one and two-syllable words. But, of…
5 Essential Considerations Before You Transfer A Pension
21.03.24
There are currently many adverts on TV, radio and online encouraging you to transfer your pension to a new provider, and there are benefits in doing so. However, deciding to…
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…
Is It Too Late To Save Into A Pension?
20.04.23
I was asked by someone on Linked In whether it was too late for them to save into a pension at their “ripe old age”. Naturally, the earlier you start…
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…
Am I Saving Enough For Retirement?
16.08.22
For most of us, all we really want is enough. Enough to be able to live our ideal lifestyle without being at the beck and call of anyone. In other…
