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Recommended Reads from the Xentum Team
September 26, 2022 - 2 minutes read
We invited members of the Xentum team to recommend their favourite books. Here's a selection of their responses, hopefully some of these recommendations will resonate with you too.
Mini-Budget Update
September 26, 2022 - 1 minute read
Friday’s so-called ‘mini budget’ included an array of tax cuts which will be welcome news for business owners and higher earners.
Why is it important to ponder regret?
September 14, 2022 - 2 minutes read
How can thinking about regret help you define a clearer path for your future? And what does regret have to do with financial planning?
Ed picks up the pace for local sports club
September 1, 2022 - 1 minute read
Find out about Ed Stubbs' epic challenge to raise money for his local cricket club.
Investing is not a ‘sell & forget’ process
August 8, 2022 - 2 minutes read
This short note seeks to highlight the importance of being aware of one of the many cognitive errors we as mere human investors can be exposed to: survivorship bias.
Who let the dogs out?
July 18, 2022 - 3 minutes read
Sometimes we read an investment article that makes our blood boil. One regular such item is Bestinvest’s ‘Spot the dog – the guide fund managers would love to ban’ report.
Kids In A Cashless World: Three Dangers Parents Need To Be Aware Of
July 1, 2022 - 8 minutes read
Is cashless best for children? Find out about the pitfalls of presenting plastic just when kids are learning about the true value of money.
Building & spending wealth – the slow process
June 24, 2022 - 3 minutes read
At times like this, when it can feel like there is much doom and gloom in the news, it is worth taking a step back to gain a little perspective.
We’re Supporting Forever Manchester
June 16, 2022 - 1 minute read
We're supporting Forever Manchester, a fantastic charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.