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6 March 2020
The magic’s not in the numbers (or: Why this blog is squishy)

I rarely talk numbers on this blog, which might be surprising since it's mainly about money — and I LOVE spreadsheets. Numbers change, past performance isn't future performance, and precision can make…
11 October 2019
The last safe investment is YOU

I love books that swing for the fences. The Last Safe Investment is one — a personal development book with a strong financial focus. I disagree with chunks of it, and the authors strawman mainstream a…
16 July 2018
When taking too little risk is risky

People sometimes tell me they don't want to take any risks with their investments. I have to tell them all investments have risks — even "safe" ones like term deposits and cash under the mattress. For…
9 September 2015
The biggest risks we take aren’t swashbuckling risks

The things most likely to kill us aren't swashbuckling. Turbulence and close calls get the heart racing, but heart disease is the leading cause of death — and the risks driving it are sitting on the c…

The magic’s not in the numbers (or: Why this blog is squishy)