by Nick Rainsford | 7 Aug 2019 | Uncategorized
On December 7, 1941 Japan launched a surprise attack against the USA at Pearl Harbor and dragged a reluctant USA into WWII. So say the history books and the eventual US win has since been immortalised in popular culture. But we rarely look at the lead up to what...
by Nick Rainsford | 4 Jul 2019 | Uncategorized
Writer’s block is not something I have ever been afflicted with as I’m not a writer. However, in the past few weeks I’ve been stuck. Every time I sat down and began writing an article about a particular topic, another topic would come to me that I think people will be...
by Nick Rainsford | 29 May 2019 | Uncategorized
When I was a humble banker my starting point was always listening to what the client wanted. Then I would set about trying to achieve that. There is a fundamental flaw in that approach which I will explain later. Let me start by telling you of one of my...
by Nick Rainsford | 1 May 2019 | Uncategorized
Attention grabbing headline isn’t it? Before you waste your time reading the article let me put you out of your misery. No-one knows. Not me and not the gaggle of economists who predicted price falls would be around 10%. In-house, Nick and I have this as our only...
by Nick Rainsford | 7 Apr 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently I got into an online debate with a bloke who loves BMWs. My only experience with the brand for a period of five years was not a happy one and I shared those views. I wasn’t prepared for his reaction. Such was his loyalty to this brand it was like I had...
by Nick Rainsford | 6 Jan 2019 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Uncategorized
As many regular readers may recall, I have a light exercise regime conducive to my age which aids with my health. That is, I walk a lot. Everyday. Rain, hail or shine. I thought it was doing me some good and for a long time it was. But you get to a point – after...
