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Bond death match: can index-linked bonds replace nominal bonds in your portfolio?

For MAVENS and MOGULS on June 10, 2026

Short kings

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Three things I’ve changed my mind about during 20 years of investing [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on May 12, 2026

Self-reflection from The Accumulator, and without a mirror in sight.

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Is 100% equities worth the risk?

For MAVENS and MOGULS on April 7, 2026

Don’t stop me now I’m havin’ such a good time, I’m havin’ a ball…

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Decumulation strategy: year 3 withdrawal from the No Cat Food portfolio [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on March 17, 2026

Will it be Whiskas or wagyu?

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Buffer ETFs: a strange tale of loss aversion [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on February 10, 2026

Loss not to like…

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How can I make the most of my redundancy money?

For MAVENS and MOGULS on January 20, 2026

If it’s a prize then it’s a consolation prize. Use the money wisely.

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What derisking your portfolio looks like [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on December 9, 2025

Investigating the pay-off from being prudent ahead of retirement

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Why you can’t trust the CAPE ratio

For MAVENS and MOGULS on November 11, 2025

CAPE is up so markets will go down? Shock horror: it’s not so simple…

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What to do about extreme US market valuations [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on October 21, 2025

Worried that the only way isn’t up?

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Decumulation: No Cat Food retirement portfolio – Year 2 checkpoint [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on September 9, 2025

Our fictional OAPs are racing ahead thanks to their dynamic withdrawal strategy and punchier asset allocation

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Sticking to a financial plan when the honeymoon is over [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on August 12, 2025

Nobody said it would be easy. But we do say that it can be done!

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Gold miners: do they improve your portfolio? [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on July 22, 2025

Minor league diversification

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Why small value is worth investing in [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on June 10, 2025

How little be large…

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Safe withdrawal rate: how to spot if your portfolio is heading for trouble [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on May 6, 2025

Some wobbly retirement stories as told through the numbers.

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The best asset class for hedging UK inflation [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on April 15, 2025

We won’t get fooled again…

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No Cat Food retirement portfolio Year 2: withdrawal rate strategy is go [Members]

For MAVENS and MOGULS on March 11, 2025

Our plucky theoretical retirees complete their first annual check-in!

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