retirement planning
The Pension Paradox: Is the UK Government Sabotaging Your Retirement Savings?
A critique of the UK Treasury’s view on pension salary sacrifice schemes, exploring the conflict between tax revenue and long-term retirement savings goals.
The £20 Million Question: Why Do High-Finance Professionals Need So Much to Retire?
Why do bankers aim for £20M+ retirement funds? It’s less about greed and more about deep insecurity, a flawed psychology of wealth, and career anxiety.
The Struldbrug’s Curse: Why the Finance World Must Rethink Longevity Investing
Extending life without health is an economic curse. The real investment opportunity lies in the “healthspan revolution,” not just the longevity market.
Solving the Financial Puzzle: Key Lessons in Investing and Economics from an Unlikely Source
An FT crossword puzzle’s answers reveal profound lessons about investing, economics, and financial strategy, connecting concepts from assets to economic stagnation.
The Triple Lock Dilemma: Securing Pensions or Straining the UK Economy?
A deep dive into the UK’s state pension triple lock, exploring its economic impact, the fierce debate on its sustainability, and what it means for finance.