Frugal or Tight?
I listened to a podcast this week about Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. He’s a fascinating character, but what struck me was how he
Philip Wise
March 12, 2024
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How to Work out Your Retirement Expenditure
Addition, Subtraction or Both? I was asked at the weekend to give my number one retirement planning tip. The person asking the question was taken
Philip Wise
March 4, 2024
Could you spend more in early retirement?
If an individual could know in advance how their portfolio would perform over the course of their retirement, they could be assured in drawing down
Philip Wise
February 21, 2024
The cost of retirement is going up too
We’re used to hearing about the “cost of living crisis”, almost every day. It follows that the cost of retirement is also going up, and
Philip Wise
February 15, 2024
Retirement has changed and policymakers need to catch up
A recent survey (1), released at the start of the week, confirmed something we have known for a long time – more than half of
Philip Wise
February 5, 2024
Could Donald Trump affect your retirement?
It seems the US Presidential race has begun! The election is scheduled to take place in November, so it will be in the headlines for
Philip Wise
January 29, 2024
Seven ways to keep your money safe at Christmas
You may have done your Christmas shopping and wrapped your presents, but the time after Christmas is one of the busiest for shopping – both
Philip Wise
December 21, 2023
The lure of investment alchemy – timing the market
In a perfect world, it would be wonderful if you could buy your investments when they were at a low point, then sell them again
Philip Wise
December 4, 2023
Autumn Statement Echoes: A Poetic Summary
In Autumn’s fold, the Chancellor spoke, With words that stirred the common folk. A wage hike like a rising tide, From £10.42, it takes a
Philip Wise
November 22, 2023
What if cash were the only investment allowed for your retirement?
In the last year or two, cash and mainstream shares have produced better returns than other asset classes, and this has led many investors to
Philip Wise
November 21, 2023