Illustration by Gary Clement for The National A month off each year to learn something. I’m factoring this into my life’s equation from now on. It’s daunting, but doable. To figure out how I can… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National “My son and I are very ill. The doctor advised us not to travel tomorrow. What do I need to do so I’m not caught out by a… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I’m exhausted. Figuring out holidays is such hard work. I’ve just booked time away on what I hope will be pristine, freshly snowed-on pistes. My mission is to… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National “Just because I earn more than you doesn’t mean I should be getting the bill,” was what I was thinking – but I paid without a peep. You… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National What a relief it is to discover that even a doyenne of financial advice can make money mistakes. I don’t say this because I am gloating – far… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I want to share a revelation with you. It’s about time. No, I don’t mean it’s about time thatI do this. I’m talking about time compared against money.… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National A friend is besotted with a gorgeous pair of very pricey suede trousers. She’s having a hard time convincing herself that they are a want and not a… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I probably – no, I definitely – annoy many people immensely because of the way I have chosen to structure my days. As a result, I’m told… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I turned on the car radio just in time to hear a listener being congratulated for winning the day’s cash prize. The two presenters talked about what they… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I was recently invited to give a talk to bank staff about money and life. You’d think they, of all people, would have certain things sussed out.… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National A certain little someone’s birthday is coming up soon. It’s probably going to be a very intimate family affair, as I’ve done zero forward planning. Fleeting conversations… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National When opening up the post recently I was surprised to find that funds I’d bought into had been changed by the company that manages them. Looking through the… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National Cobalt blue. I love the colour. But the earrings don’t sit perfectly – no, I won’t buy them. I put the trinkets down and wait to pay for… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National How big a hole did you burn in your pocket over the festive season? Is it still smouldering? The past month – with its gifts, entertaining, trips and… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National What better way to start the year than with a clear mind and surroundings. So I’m decluttering. I thought I’d nailed this last year, but in reality there’s… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National The children have sugarplums and Santa for their imagination this time of year, so why not do a little dreaming of your own? Today we’re going to fantasise… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National “I took less so they could have more.” This is how a soon-to-be-divorced mother put her case when negotiating a settlement with her husband. He was challenging and… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National Ever been frustrated at how much interest you get for your savings? Fancy yourself as a bit of a mini-magnate? Want to get into business but don’t want… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National We came in 2000 with promise and hope We’re leaving this month being strung by a rope The rope of high costs, bad mortgage and loans No cash… View Post
Illustration by Gary Clement for The National I‘ve recently come across a growing number of people who are packing up and leaving the UAE, others who are seriously contemplating it, and many who are being… View Post
