How Britain Outsourced Its Way Into Failure

Sam Freedman’s new book Failed State: Why Britain Doesn’t Work and How We Fix It offers a sobering diagnosis of Britain’s broken governance. His central claim: decades of over-centralisation and reckless outsourcing have hollowed out the state, leaving public services expensive, inefficient, and unaccountable. The centralisation problem – Successive governments stripped local councils of powers … Continue reading How Britain Outsourced Its Way Into Failure →

From Redundancy to Resilience

Case Study: Mick Jackson's Human Capital Development Journey From Redundancy to Resilience: A New Chapter in Retirement Planning Mick Jackson, a 52-year-old office manager, finds himself at a crossroads when he receives a redundancy notice. For over a decade, Mick had thrived in his £60,000-a-year role, but advancements in technology rendered his team unnecessary, leaving … Continue reading From Redundancy to Resilience →

Therapy for Your Wallet: Rick Kahler’s Guide to Financial Zen

https://youtu.be/fu1rz5Bvz7E?si=wtm5ppbLU8c6TEyF Alright folks, buckle up, because we're about to dive into the exhilarating world of "Financial Planning and Psychology with Rick Kahler" on the Balanced Advisor Podcast. Dr. Travis Perry, your host, introduces Rick Kahler, who is apparently the Beyoncé of blending financial planning with psychology. Rick’s one of the pioneers of financial therapy, a … Continue reading Therapy for Your Wallet: Rick Kahler’s Guide to Financial Zen →