Monthly Archives: December 2009

Raging against the machine

Posted on December 21, 2009 by henry tapper

If this smells like teen spirit then I’m glad I’m middle aged. Continue reading →

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Join us at Cheltenham in March for the National Hunt Festival of Racing

Posted on December 12, 2009 by henry tapper

You are cordially invited to join our house party during the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival between 16th and 19th March 2010. Continue reading →

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“I have looked over the cliff and I have seen DC”

Posted on December 8, 2009 by henry tapper

It may have taken ten years but the precipitous drop to DC is now no joke. 2010 is likely to be a tipping point for many workplace pension schemes. Here are my personal predictions for the year ahead. Continue reading →

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I like annuities but I’m worried..

Posted on December 5, 2009 by henry tapper

Imagine it- the prospect of a 15-20% pay cut for the rest of my life and all because the Government changed the rules. Continue reading →

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Opinion is not a dirty word!

Posted on December 5, 2009 by henry tapper

Give people their soapboxes and they will use them responsibly. Social media restores value,confidence and self-respect to “us lumpen proles”! Continue reading →

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