In his first episode of 2026 Allan reviews a book on magic (of the economic and business kind), then moves on to look at why we don't invest, what the Government is doing to try and encourage us to do so, and what else we can do to ensure that our finances are in order for the coming year.
In the first podcast following his most recent portfolio review Allan reflects on his performance.
This week's book recommendation is 'Alchemy', by Rory Sutherland. Our modern world is built on scientific theories, big data, and rationality and it is easy to forget the importance that a touch of magic still plays. Read this book and be reminded.
This week's article looks at why we brits are such hesitant investors. It comes from the Financial Times's Lex column and is:
What will it take to get nervous British savers to ride the equities bull?
This week's podcast recommendation is a reminder to make sure your finances are in order. It comes from the Merryn Talks Money podcast, and is titled 'Your 2026 Money Reset: Practical Steps to Be Better Off by Year-End'.
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