Moving through life's seasons
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?”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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”
I was 56 in July 2018 and walked out of the blummin Council for the last time and I will never forget that momentous day. Continue reading “Surprising things about my retirement so far”