Live your life well
A few weeks ago I was given a blunt reminder on how important it is to make the most of your life and prioritise your health. At the end of February I lost a good friend who was taken way too [...]
Are you living your ideal life?
It has been several years since I have taken a proper holiday. In the past, we have made frequent trips to Ireland to visit Fiona’s family, but over the last few years, the death of a loved one, COVID and my personal [...]
Why people should invest in property
Some people see property investment as the only way to build wealth, while others see it as the worst way to do it. The truth is it can be both, as it depends on your individual circumstances and the individual investment [...]
Why I don’t invest in property
I am often asked how I invest. While I understand the premise of this question, it dismisses the fact everyone is in a different situation. I am in my early 50s (just!!) but thanks to having a young family, I am [...]
The most important thing about investing is to start
Most people want to be financially secure, but they also want the ability to keep doing the things that are most important to them. To be financially secure, unless you are growing a successful business or have inherited the money needed, [...]
Investing – what the future holds
On the way home from rugby training last week, I had an interesting conversation with my 13-year-old. It all stemmed from a simple question. When do you think teleporting will happen? Coming from a science background myself, I would like to [...]
Managing your wealth is about managing your cashflow
Managing your wealth is about balancing out long-term desires and short-term needs. Cash is not king. Cashflow is king. Over the last few months, I have spoken to several clients where the advice was focused on getting them through the short term [...]
Are you creating wealth the right way?
People looking to create wealth often start by digging into the minutia of different investments. This can become a bit of a rabbit hole as an endless amount of information is available on all the different types [...]
A financial plan is about more than just money
I recently went camping, where I was off the grid for a few days. Not long enough, but better than nothing. I couldn't help but reflect on how similar camping and investing are. Plan carefully: For starters, both camping and investing [...]