Apr
04
Springtime
On finally deciding I was ready to buy a flat, and some great art, books and games which have been occupying me recently.
7 min read
Money
Aug
25
10 ways to inflation-proof your budget (tips from an AI)
I got an AI to write a blog post for me. Let's see how it did.
6 min read
Jul
22
Tell me your politik
On witchburning, scruffy hospitality, and great new music.
5 min read
Jul
21
Worried about SA's economy? Here's how to sleep a little better at night.
Worried about South Africa's economy? Here are some practical things you can do to reduce your financial risk.
12 min read
Jul
01
Inequality is weird
Polite Sukoku pros, deals with the devil, Kate Bush... five things that have caught my attention this week.
6 min read
May
13
Pozdrav iz Dubrovnik ðŸ‡ðŸ‡·
Strange finds in the Red History Museum in Dubrovnik, eel facts, and buying a house.
5 min read
Apr
29
Bursting with pride day
actually dying of joy today
4 min read
Mar
11
"Not an Important Failure"
WH Auden, a demon barber, and an ode to the recklessness of springtime
5 min read
Dec
14
Should I pay off my home loan or invest?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get: if you find yourself with extra cash, should you invest it or pay off your home loan?
2 min read
Dec
14
How do I establish a credit score?
Stuck in the catch-22 where you are too sensible with money to be in high-interest debt, but now you have no credit record? Here's how to build a credit score without getting into debt.
6 min read