Notes
by Barnaby Cecil
Money shapes our choices, from how we spend our working years to what we hope to give our children. Notes from Barnaby Cecil brings together observations on life, money and the things we value. Reflections on family, ambition, uncertainty and making room for what matters to you.
October 27, 2026
October 23, 2026
What makes a donation worthwhile?
Giving can support a cause and encourage someone making an effort. How do we balance understanding what our donations achieve with the pleasure of small, spontaneous acts of generosity?
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October 27, 2026
October 23, 2026
Can you make yourself luckier?
Can we create more chances for good fortune? Curiosity, new connections and unfamiliar experiences can open unexpected doors. Financial security can give us the freedom to walk through them.
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September 29, 2026
The End of the World. Again.
Will AI mean the end of the world as we know it? We cant predict, but we can plan!
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September 29, 2026
Upsizing at retirement
Empty nesters no more, children staying in the family home longer may mean upsizing rather than down
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August 25, 2026
Have I made my children’s childhood too good?
Have I accidentally set a benchmark my kids might spend their whole lives trying to reach?
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August 25, 2026
Why we’re building BC Tax
We believe there is a better way to combine financial planning and tax expertise, and we would like to prove it.
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July 31, 2026
Why bonds deserve another look
In 2020, investors paid the British government for the privilege of lending it money. Less than six years later, the picture looks very different.
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July 30, 2026
Why I travel across London to see my dentist
A good financial plan is more than just a snapshot. What keeps it alive is the relationship.
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June 25, 2026
Does your wealth pass the Patio Test?
We supervise our children through almost every major life decision. So why do we assume they can manage inherited wealth entirely alone?
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