The 2017 General Election

The Conservatives won, but also lost. Labour lost, but also won. The SNP likewise lost, but also won. The Conservatives in Scotland won, but also lost. UKIP lost, but due to Brexit are still claiming they won. And Theresa May is under pressure to resign because she lost, but won’t because she won.

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What would Warren Buffett say about Chatfield What would Warren Buffett say about Chatfield?

Warren Buffett is widely admired as one of the wisest investors in the world. He also speaks a lot of common sense, which is surprisingly rarely put into practice when it comes to investing. We like to think he would have a lot of positive comments about our investment philosophy.

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Rik Mayall’s IHT issue Rik Mayall’s IHT issue

I am a big fan of Blackadder and Lord Flashheart, played by Rik Mayall, is probably one of the best characters in the whole series.

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Clark and Lois – post consumption consumers

I called some new clients in a recent meeting ‘post consumption consumers’, and had to immediately explain to them I meant they have everything they need and most of the things they want, except time.

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