Voices of experience
The investment philosophy of Spectator Money can be summarised in a few simple guidelines. First, take an active interest in…
Simple rules for happy retirement
‘Financial policy chiefs clash over best way to fund retirement’, said a recent FT headline. Andrew Bailey, head of the…
The legacy issue
Times of political change are also times to think about ‘legacy’. What will Barack Obama be remembered for: his nuclear…
Radical uncertainties
We live in a time of disequilibrium and radical uncertainty. So says former Bank of England governor Mervyn King in…
Asking the right questions
‘Forecasting is a mug’s game’ is a dictum often heard in the financial world, yet more often ignored. As our…
Choices, perspectives and dreams
After pension rules were relaxed by George Osborne in April, savers were reported to be ‘cashing in their pension pots’…
A season of new optimism
How long will the post-election rally last before the next round of market jitters kick in? Whether it’s ‘Grexit, Brexit,…
Keep calm and stay focused
‘How are you?’ asked a health-obsessed friend of mine. ‘Fine,’ I said. ‘In fact, terrific.’ He stared into my eyes.…
The smart investor’s guide
If you’re an active investor, you have thousands of market choices on which to test your skill and intuition. If…
Send her Victorious
‘We need a theme,’ said one of the ladies at our first town meeting to discuss how we should celebrate…