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Today we are introducing a new Monevator investing experiment – a live trial of a retirement portfolio and its accompanying withdrawal strategy. We’ve been updating our model Slow & Steady accumulation portfolio for nearly 13 years now. Our new experiment – the No Cat Food portfolio – will be its decumulation equivalent.  The purpose: to help [...]

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How to help your partner manage the finances if you die prematurely

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Duration matching bond funds to your time horizon [Members]

Duration matching with bond funds? Pah! It’s easy after you’ve read this 10,000 word treatise on the topic

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Why duration matching your bonds to your time horizon isn’t the no-brainer it’s been made out to be.

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How well do commodities hedge against UK inflation?

How effective are commodities as an inflation hedge in the UK?

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When is it okay for a passive investor to time the market?

Is passive investing a Holy Straitjacket or do you have some freedom of manoeuvre?

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Escalating interest rates are widely thought to be bad news for stocks and bonds. Is this true? And if so, how grim can things get?

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