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02 Nov 2026
The Autumn Budget: More Tax, more complexity and what you can actually do about it
The Chancellor has delivered another Budget. There were a few welcome surprises, some less welcome tax increases and plenty of tinkering around the edges. Here is what matters for your finances. Another Budget, another 98 measures on the Treasury scorecard, and another opportunity for the nation’s accountants… Read More
20 Oct 2026
ESPPs in the UK: Tax, when to sell and what to do with your shares
By Philip Dragoumis In the UK, the discount you receive on shares through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is usually taxed as employment income when you buy them. Any subsequent growth may then be subject to Capital Gains Tax when you sell. ESPPs are a popular employee benefit at… Read More
03 Oct 2026
You think you have an investment edge- but against whom?
I recently reread Investing Demystified by Lars Kroijer, a former hedge fund manager. There is one idea in the book that I think every investor should spend a little time thinking about. It is the idea of having an “edge”. We all like to think we know… Read More
03 Oct 2026
Making retirement your choice- P45 or no
As you approach your 50s and highest-paid years, it’s time to prep not just for your preferred retirement date, but the one circumstances might just choose for you I do like to accentuate the positive in these posts, but I do have to warn you I’m going to make you… Read More
29 Aug 2026
The Four-Month Year: Why September Could Be the Best Time to Reboot your Life
January has long held a monopoly on fresh starts, but it’s actually only one of two great hinge points in your year For centuries, in England the legal and financial year started on the 25th of March—Lady Day, the day marking the annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the… Read More
29 Aug 2026
Should wealthy parents pay their children’s university fees?
For many parents, particularly those who have spent years paying private school fees, there is an instinctive assumption about university: we can afford the fees, so why would we saddle our children with debt? But is paying the fees actually the best financial decision? I recently posed… Read More
03 Aug 2026
This Summer Invest in Memories
What you will actually wish you’d done more of on your deathbed What do you want to make more of, dosh or memories? Accepting you know it’s a straw man question: what’s more important—experience or optimising for tax fficiency? (Hint: maybe there is a way to do both, but… Read More
04 Jul 2026
Nobody knows anything- The World Cup Edition
The World Cup has barely reached the knockout stages and already the predictions are in tatters. Germany are out, losing on penalties to Paraguay. The Netherlands have followed them home after defeat to Morocco. Argentina almost lost to lowly ranked Cape Verde. Norway beat Brazil. The US President… Read More
04 Jul 2026
The Rise of the Accidental Inheritance Tax Payer
There are some topics people will happily discuss over dinner. Politics. Football. Property prices. Inheritance tax is rarely one of them. Perhaps that’s because talking about inheritance tax means talking about death. Or perhaps it’s because most people assume it’s a problem for somebody else. The… Read More
30 May 2026
How to teach your children about money.
It’s a complex world out there, and its financial side can be overwhelming for Gens Z, A, and the ones coming behind them. So, stop being Victorian Dad here–and actually lend a hand There comes a point in parenting where a lot of your conversation with your peers is… Read More
04 May 2026
You’re not broke ..it just feels like it
Let’s swerve those mid-financial career Blues You’ve worked hard, and for decades; you have won great promotions and maybe a few more than decent end of year bonuses; your headline net worth is beginning to look rather impressive and maybe (don’t shout it to the world) up in seven-figure… Read More
28 Mar 2026
London’s property prices are falling hard. Does this matter?
If you think that property prices only go up and that there is more demand than supply, you should check out the account @LondonPriceDrop on X. This property.for example in West London Sold for £350K in 2016, then sold for £247K in October 2025. A 29% price drop… Read More