Journal · page 3
Notes on money, borders & long-term thinking.
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20 Apr 2026
The reality behind the overseas property dream
Activating cross-border financial planning. Picture the scene. You are sitting on the terrace of a Spanish villa, looking out over a Tuscan vineyard, or throwing open the blue shutters of a French stone cottage. You...
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6 Apr 2026
The proof is in the pudding
Why your financial planner needs more than just a certificate I had a bit of a proud moment when I found out that I had been included in the VouchedFor 2026 Guide to Top Rated Financial Advisers. As someone who...
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16 Mar 2026
Are you working with a CFP®?
And why a small discount made me a better financial planner If you are looking for a financial adviser, you will quickly notice that our industry loves an acronym. We collect letters after our names as if they are...
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2 Mar 2026
Stop waiting for life to settle down
Many of us spend years waiting for life to finally “settle down.” But the truth is, it never really does; it just changes shape. Your twenties are a blur of glorious chaos. Your thirties are when responsibility taps...
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9 Feb 2026
Always be prepared
(and other lessons from the chicken coop) I know I’ve said this before, but the Scouts had it right when they coined their mantra; “Be prepared.” It is a brilliant motto for life in general. But when you live an...
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2 Feb 2026
Scary stories…
For that true Friday 13th feeling Some people are naturally superstitious. They avoid walking under ladders, they worry when a black cat crosses their path, and they treat certain dates on the calendar with an...