The trouble with bonds and gilts appear to have hit the news quite a bit lately and here I argue some defence of these old fashioned loans. However, that’s not to say people should simply sit and do nothing. Continue reading “The trouble with bonds”
Author: doug
My old boss got in touch
So my old boss got in touch with me recently, totally out of the blue and I have mixed feelings. At least she wasn’t from the blummin council. Continue reading “My old boss got in touch”
Should couples have joint bank accounts?
Might I be totally out of touch with this? Am I being old fashioned and out of date? Should couples have joint bank accounts? I think so but it seems others might disagree. Continue reading “Should couples have joint bank accounts?”
In the system now
Regular readers might remember I had a steroid injection in my foot, to help ease an arthritic joint. It appears I am in the system now and I’m troubled by this. Continue reading “In the system now”
A grandson!
For the last month, we have been on ‘stand by’ for the arrival of our grandson. He has now arrived and called Barney. Continue reading “A grandson!”
How am I meant to feel at 63 years old?
How am I meant to feel at 63 years old? I hope the above photo, taken in October 2024, says it all. Look at my face, can you tell what I’m thinking? Look at my build and you might see issues lurking. However, there’s more to it. Much more. Continue reading “How am I meant to feel at 63 years old?”
Should you open windows even in winter?
Should you open windows, even in the winter? Do you, my blog reader do this? Why? Why not? Is conserving heat better than a cold blast of fresh air? Continue reading “Should you open windows even in winter?”