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Protecting consumers from financial harm – especially those most susceptible to detriment
(from an article to be published shortly by ) Financial harm is defined in many ways. To start us off,…
A questioner’s look at Woodford’s funds
Much has been written about Neil Woodford’s funds, especially since withdrawals from the Equity Income fund were suspended on 2…
My partner earns 10k more – but we split everything 50/50
How do you manage money in a relationship? At first glance, it might seem easier than managing on your own…
Reflections on fossil fuel investments – 24 hours in Edinburgh
One of the advantages of living in Edinburgh is that we have a large number of festivals, the biggest of…
How do our values inform our investment decisions?
We all have values. Whether these are about personal gain, helping others or saving the planet, they're all values. But…
Pay by cash? Not for long, report warns
The system allowing people to use cash in the UK is at risk of "falling apart" and needs a new…
Smoke and mirrors? Two-year degree plan to cut cost of tuition fees
Students in England are being promised the option of "accelerated" two-year degree courses, saving 20% on tuition fees compared with…
Capitalism and Socialism in a Democracy
We live in a democracy that hovers around some kind of centre ground between capitalism and socialism. With an electoral…
Life after employment, and why the blog ran dry!
I haven't blogged for six months. It's not like I've lost interest in my core topics of money, finance and…
A case for a negative Land Value Tax?
Land Value Tax, or Annual Ground Rent, is criticised by some for being a tax that hits large landowners with…