Blogs
How should you invest during a period of high inflation?
This is a question we were asked recently. It is a completely rational question, after all UK inflation was recently at its highest rate in 40 years. However, it is a question from someone who does not yet fully understand our investment philosophy. It really doesn’t matter whether the question is, “how should I...
A tip for those investing for retirement
If you are still in the stage of your life where you are accumulating assets for your future, temporary market declines or Stock Market crashes can be seen as a good thing, this is because they enable you to accumulate shares at low prices. The media’s ‘stock market crash’ has historically been the accumulator’s sale,...
Temporary Stock Market Declines
It is impossible to predict the timing or severity of the next stock market crash (or temporary market decline as we prefer to call them) with any precision. What we can be confident of is that any temporary market decline (bear market) will be followed by a bull market where the capital markets will resume...
Videos
The Slippery Slope Fallacy and the Illusion of Control Bias
Two things that cause investors to make mistakes: 1.) The Slippery Slope Fallacy 2.) The Illusion of Control Bias It is often the behaviour of the investor that gets them into trouble. Being aware of your biases can help you make better investment decisions. A caring Financial Planner will keep you on track and stop you from making the big financial mistakes.
Books
The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
Written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter in 1997, Rich Dad Poor Dad is based mostly on Kiyosaki's young days spent in Hawaii.
Atomic Habits – James Clear
People think when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way.
Enough? How Much Money Do You Need For The Rest Of Your Life – Paul Armson
How much money do you really need for the rest of your life? Research shows that the majority of people have no idea where they are heading financially.
The One Page Financial Plan – Carl Richards
Whenever I tell people about my job as a financial advisor, the conversation inevitably turns to how hopeless they feel when it comes to dealing with money. More than once, they've begged, "Just tell me what to do."
The Investment Answer – Gordon Murray and Daniel Goldie
The good news is that people today expect to live longer, healthier lives. The bad news is that many of us will not have enough money to retire comfortably.
Your life is not about making money,
your money is about making a life