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We Don’t Always Get What We Want
Andy Reynolds 04/07/2025 Andy Reynolds 04/07/2025

We Don’t Always Get What We Want

Which is probably a good thing.

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6/10 For Effort
Andy Reynolds 02/06/2025 Andy Reynolds 02/06/2025

6/10 For Effort

Spoiler alert: Yes, it was a scam.

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You Can’t Halt Progress
Andy Reynolds 08/05/2025 Andy Reynolds 08/05/2025

You Can’t Halt Progress

It was ever thus.

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Make Tariffs Great Again
Andy Reynolds 07/04/2025 Andy Reynolds 07/04/2025

Make Tariffs Great Again

The Donald Trumps, and everyone sighs.

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The Next Time Will Be the Worst
Andy Reynolds 03/03/2025 Andy Reynolds 03/03/2025

The Next Time Will Be the Worst

You know, until the time after that.

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“Leave their children enough so they can do anything but not enough that they can do nothing.”
Andy Reynolds 03/02/2025 Andy Reynolds 03/02/2025

“Leave their children enough so they can do anything but not enough that they can do nothing.”

Said by a wiser squirrel than me.

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When a Dysfunctional Website is Actually a Good Thing
Andy Reynolds 03/01/2025 Andy Reynolds 03/01/2025

When a Dysfunctional Website is Actually a Good Thing

Not this website! Quiet at the back, thank you.

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The Bell Are Ringing
Andy Reynolds 01/12/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/12/2024

The Bell Are Ringing

Look at those eyes. We don’t deserve dogs.

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The B Word, Japan, and Timeless Wisdom
Andy Reynolds 01/11/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/11/2024

The B Word, Japan, and Timeless Wisdom

There is a disturbance in The Force, Luke.

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Not Another Blog About the Budget!
Andy Reynolds 01/10/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/10/2024

Not Another Blog About the Budget!

If your kids can’t sleep, tell them about the UK tax system. Eyes glazing over in seconds.

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One Must Never Mention The Stock Market Again
Andy Reynolds 02/09/2024 Andy Reynolds 02/09/2024

One Must Never Mention The Stock Market Again

Lesson learned. Or not. You can decide.

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Illogical Inaction and a Mythical Creature
Andy Reynolds 01/08/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/08/2024

Illogical Inaction and a Mythical Creature

I didn’t expect the volatility to start less than 24 hours later.

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You’re Never As Rich As Your First Payslip
Andy Reynolds 02/07/2024 Andy Reynolds 02/07/2024

You’re Never As Rich As Your First Payslip

Family update, investment scribblings, and the usual good news to end on.

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There Is No Such Thing As A “Low-Risk Investment”
Andy Reynolds 02/05/2024 Andy Reynolds 02/05/2024

There Is No Such Thing As A “Low-Risk Investment”

Risk comes in many shapes and sizes.

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An Unknown Hero to Millions
Andy Reynolds 01/04/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/04/2024

An Unknown Hero to Millions

The only and only Jack Bogle.

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A Story About a $1 Million Bet
Andy Reynolds 02/03/2024 Andy Reynolds 02/03/2024

A Story About a $1 Million Bet

It wasn’t even close.

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The Big Red TYE Button
Andy Reynolds 01/02/2024 Andy Reynolds 01/02/2024

The Big Red TYE Button

Sound the alarm.

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More Bands than Glastonbury*
Andy Reynolds 17/01/2024 Andy Reynolds 17/01/2024

More Bands than Glastonbury*

*Bad joke incoming.

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Jeremy Hunt’s Plans, Being Organised at the End, and Other Good Stuff
Andy Reynolds 01/12/2023 Andy Reynolds 01/12/2023

Jeremy Hunt’s Plans, Being Organised at the End, and Other Good Stuff

And the introduction of the catchily-named Optimism Prism. Positivity served.

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Interest Rates, a Cookbook, and some good news to end on: November 2023 Newsletter
Andy Reynolds 07/11/2023 Andy Reynolds 07/11/2023

Interest Rates, a Cookbook, and some good news to end on: November 2023 Newsletter

Earn less to be paid more. It sounds like a PPI reclaim advert, but read on.

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