Friday 31 August 2018

Weekend reading: Automatic for the people

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Hello! I am away from my desk this week. I hope this automated email finds you well.

  • If you want to know how to manage your time better, please press one.
  • If you have a query about whether active funds as a group can beat index funds, please press two.
  • If you are believe your own home isn’t an investment or even an asset, please press three.
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  • In 2007 when this blog was a baby I reviewed of one of the books that made me. Press five to learn which one!
  • Talking of the good old days, in 2013 I noticed politics was taking a turn for the inexpert. Gasp at Margaret Thatcher’s Childish Children on six.
  • What’s that? You’ve £1,000 to tuck away for a year (with some extra risk over normal cash savings) in return for a £100 special bonus? And an affiliate payment to me from RateSetter? Press seven!
  • I missed a wonderful explanation from Oblivious Investor last week on why share prices are still volatile in an efficient market. Press eight for brain food.
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