Yesterday Rachel and I volunteered to be car parking stewards at our local medical centre, all to do with the Coronavirus vaccines. We have had an electrical shock and I’m running again. Continue reading “Weekly update – settling into village life”
Category: personal finance
How to prepare for a second COVID-19 spike
How to prepare for a second COVID-19 spike is something we should all take seriously. While the Government might say everything is sorted in good time, I do not have complete confidence in our leaders. So here’s a few thoughts of what we are looking at. Continue reading “How to prepare for a second COVID-19 spike”
Is this the time to buy Premium Bonds?
Is this the time to buy Premium Bonds? With Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, splashing the cash in recent times, somehow or other he’s going to have some serious borrowing to make sure this runs smoothly. Continue reading “Is this the time to buy Premium Bonds?”
So is this a good time for a stocks and shares ISA?
I have commented recently on the ups and downs of the markets, suggesting there is some wisdom in sitting tight with existing investments through this volatile period. However, if you have cash to invest, is now a good time to invest in a stocks and shares ISA? Continue reading “So is this a good time for a stocks and shares ISA?”
Market timing – futile or shrewd?
Well, we have had another letter from our financial advisors. I am guessing it is designed to address the stream of nervous phone calls from anxious investors, perhaps. The letter again suggests sitting tight and not being too fazed at recent falls.
Coronavirus – getting finances in order
Nobody is immune from Coronavirus or the indirect effects of the virus. This is serious stuff and along with many folk, I have been wondering if we are financially resilient with Coronavirus lurking. Continue reading “Coronavirus – getting finances in order”
Pros and Cons of being cashless
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”