parenting

1. 26 April 2024

   Evolving thoughts on private education

   My views on private education have shifted considerably over the years. I used to be firmly in the public school camp — we were zoned for good schools and the cost of going private genuinely staggered…

2. 16 January 2024

   “Equality”

   I've noticed that when people talk about economic or social equality, they're often talking past each other — usually because they're referring to different types of equality. I've become increasingly…

3. 17 December 2021

   Kids and money – building financial literacy and investing on their behalf

   If you're actively thinking about your children's financial literacy, they're already lucky — that you care is more important than any specific tactic. I'm sceptical of both the Barefoot-style jam-jar…

4. 26 July 2019

   Thought(crime)s on parenting

   I love my kids. I adore them. I wouldn't give them back. But many times, I don't enjoy the act of parenting — and it feels controversial to say so, even with all that preamble. Here are some honest th…

5. 5 December 2014

   You shouldn't (and can't) save a fixed percentage of your income every year of your life…

   Common advice is to save a fixed percentage of your income every year for retirement, starting as early as possible. It's reasonable in the abstract. But it doesn't really match how life actually work…