For the last two plus years, I have often used my iPhone as a cashless device to buy things. Everything from coffee to petrol, supermarkets to car parks. I realised I was gradually becoming completely cashless and in this blog post, I ask if it is such a good idea or not. Continue reading “Pros and Cons of being cashless”
Month: March 2020
Weekly update – getting used to self isolating
What a week! Time seems a surreal blur at the moment and we slide into our self isolating lifestyle. Not just us, much of the world. For us, it’s a bit mixed so far but generally we have a positive outlook. Continue reading “Weekly update – getting used to self isolating”
How our attitudes to money have changed over the years
Yesterday Rachel and I were talking about how our attitudes to money have changed over the years. For Rachel, perhaps only subtle changes. For myself, I really have changed. Here I liken ourselves to honey bees and an excitable puppy. Guess which is me! Continue reading “How our attitudes to money have changed over the years”
Coronavirus – effect on investments
I have resisted the temptation to ask for a valuation of our very modest investment portfolio, it might be keeping me awake at night! And yet can we simply ignore the Coronavirus effect on investments? Perhaps we can. Continue reading “Coronavirus – effect on investments”
Coronavirus lockdown begins
Hard to believe what’s happening and it’s extraordinary how or lives have changed. That’s pretty much everyone in the UK and beyond. Here in little Dunstable we are quite enjoying our adaptations so far. Continue reading “Coronavirus lockdown begins”
Weekly update – how our lives are changing
If six months ago, someone described how our world will change, it would be hard to believe. We are being told to avoid other people, keep contact to an absolute minimum and some must isolate themselves completely. Our stock markets are in free fall, people are afraid, some are dying, some in denial and some feel a sense of hopelessness. Continue reading “Weekly update – how our lives are changing”
Coronavirus begins
Just a few quick thoughts while things are fresh in my mind. I have a feeling many of us will look back on these days almost as a 9/11 moment – we will always remember this unfolding. Continue reading “Coronavirus begins”