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ICM: Notes from the 5 March meeting
The TCFP investment committee met on 5 March to discuss the current economic, political and investment environment. As a result the TCFP Model Portfolio remains unchanged. Here are brief notes of our discussion: Politics The big news for 2024 is that half the...
TCFP105: What I Learned from Disney World About Running My Business (And Planning Our Next Big Trip)
Recently we spent a week at Disneyworld in Florida. And what I experienced there reminded me of why I try to run and work in TCFP the way I do. We opted for a seven-night stay at a Disney resort, granting us access to all six parks in the vicinity. Six parks over six...
Tools
Are we too obsessed with “tools” – AI, models, tech this, tech that? Are we overlooking the most sophisticated tool at our disposal – ourselves. Some tools are game changers, others are not. A good tool makes things easier and better – it frees us, the human, to focus...
Good reads 02/24
Three things I enjoyed reading: Steve Williams - Inflation And Interest Rates: Some thoughts from our investment consultant. Malcom Cochran: 1,000 Bits of Good News You May Have Missed in 2023: Steven Pinker from Harvard University quipped, “The news is a nonrandom...
Musings 21/2
The status quo… Is the effort of maintaining the status quo worth it? Why? Could the fact that it's so determined to change be an indication of something? -er For some "quiet" simply means less noise "quietER". Do you want to be happy or happier? Thin or...
Costs vs Benefits
Most people would benefit from some form of financial planning – if you have not paid for it, you are already paying for it in other ways. When you hesitate to invest in financial planning for you and your family you are paying a price. The price is not limited to...
Musings 7/2
Recognition You are the most powerful and creative force you know. That you don't recognise this is to the detriment of all of us. Be Still The only way to be sure you're moving forward effectively and successfully is to spend a considerable amount of time...
What Agincourt teaches us
I like to read about history, there are many lessons that can be learned and insights gained. A history of Agincourt I read recently had me thinking about decisions and their outcomes. "Agincourt: Battle of The Scarred King" by Michael Livingston, offers an engaging...
You can have more for less
Redefining Financial Success: More Value, Less Cost A decade ago, a potential client was captivated by the glossy allure of a renowned investment firm. Fast forward to today, and their perspective has evolved dramatically. They're no longer swayed by persistent...
Shoulders
The TV show Friends was a phenomenal success but not original. Watch Seinfeld and you soon see Friends’ inspiration. For example, Seinfeld has: Manhattan, New York. The Manhattan apartment(s). A group of friends who are close for no obvious reason. The clown (Kramer /...
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