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    The Wealth Man

    Jason Butler is one of the UK’s best qualified and most experienced personal finance experts. As well as being a Fellow of both the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, he had a 25-year career as a successful financial adviser to wealthy families.

    He is author of editions 1 & 2 of The Financial Times Guide to Wealth Management: How to plan, invest and protect your financial assets; Squeezing the Orange: Simple ways to live a full life; and Money Moments: Simple steps to financial well-being. He is the co-author of Essential Personal Finance: A practical guide for students.

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    • Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
      Jason Butler
      Are you heading for a financial car crash?

      Millions wedded to high spending levels despite the worsening economic climate

    • Wednesday, 18 May, 2022
      Jason Butler
      Economic distress lifts stigma of discussing money troubles

      Some state assistance is available but those struggling may find more value in practical help from friends

    • Thursday, 24 February, 2022
      Jason Butler
      How to spend smarter — however wealthy you are

      The critical money skill we all need, particularly when living costs are rising

    • Thursday, 18 November, 2021
      Jason Butler
      Should you invest in a startup?

      Angel investors can expect to kiss a lot of frogs — so beware of handing over more capital than you can afford to lose

    • Wednesday, 12 May, 2021
      Jason Butler
      Would your finances pass the ‘responsible’ test?

      A materialistic lifestyle has a bigger impact on the environment

    • Wednesday, 10 February, 2021
      Jason Butler
      Creating legacies from your family stories

      The pandemic has underlined the importance of recording ancestral histories before it’s too late

    • Wednesday, 11 November, 2020
      Jason Butler
      Are you a good financial role model?

      Purpose, meaning and joy can come from passing on wealth, in a way that makes a difference to others

    • Tuesday, 7 April, 2020
      Jason Butler
      Don’t let coronavirus derail your financial plans

      Take steps to improve your relationship with money and the role it plays in your life

    • Thursday, 6 February, 2020
      Advice & Comment
      What I wished I’d known about money when I was young

      Young people may face many challenges, but they also have many wealth creation opportunities

    • Tuesday, 31 December, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Forget new year resolutions — set your money life goals

      Work out your financial milestones, then plot a route to get to them

    • Tuesday, 17 December, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Christmas — a time for family rows over money 

      The pain such disputes can cause during your lifetime are nothing compared to those caused after you’ve gone

    • Wednesday, 14 August, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Four ‘money myths’ to be wary of

      Investors should be alert to false beliefs used to justify high charges

    • Tuesday, 11 June, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Who’s pulling your money strings?

      Create your own set of rules and you’ll find your financial life less stressful

    • Thursday, 9 May, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Will inherited wealth help or hurt those you love?

      Too many families fail to have a conversation about the money they’re passing on

    • Wednesday, 10 April, 2019
      Jason Butler
      How do you value the most precious thing you have — your time?

      An unfulfilling job can affect your spending decisions and cost you your financial wellbeing

    • Thursday, 7 March, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Stay on track with your Isa saving

      Aim to make progress, not for perfection

    • Wednesday, 30 January, 2019
      Jason Butler
      How to make better financial decisions

      And why you should expect that your carefully laid plans could go wrong

    • Tuesday, 1 January, 2019
      Jason Butler
      Find joy in 2019 by rejecting materialism 

      Ignore the urge to practise retail therapy just to feel better about yourself

    • Tuesday, 20 November, 2018
      Jason Butler
      How financially fit are you?

      About four in 10 us have money worries, according to a recent study

    • Tuesday, 16 October, 2018
      Jason Butler
      Christmas is the ultimate test for your financial resolve

      Expect retailers to deploy lots of emotive money stories to get you to spend

    • Tuesday, 7 August, 2018
      Jason Butler
      Do you own your belongings or do they own you?

      Trading in unwanted stuff is likely to deliver far more than some welcome extra cash

    • Tuesday, 5 June, 2018
      Jason Butler
      Mind your financial language

      Talking about money is still a taboo, so we need to change the terminology

    • Thursday, 28 December, 2017
      Jason Butler
      Make it your new year’s resolution to sort out your finances

      Guarding against ‘lifestyle creep’ should be your financial priority in the year ahead

    • Wednesday, 4 October, 2017
      Jason Butler
      Don’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad

      Longevity means you shouldn’t count on a large inheritance — or give it away too soon

    • Thursday, 7 September, 2017
      Jason Butler
      Taking your financial temperature

      Making the most of money is about your emotional response as much as cash in the bank

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