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Rollercoasters and Pensions
Discover how to take control of your financial future with this practical, planet-positive guide to UK pensions — covering types, consolidation, ethical investing, SDR labels, and how to kick-start action with your own Pension Power Hour.
Neil Dissanayake
May 212 min read
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🥥 From Coconut Cocktails to Capitalism Collapse (and Why Mindset Matters)
Consistency is proving to be like a coconut — a hard nut to crack! I've been a bit overwhelmed recently, hence the brief hiatus from...
Neil Dissanayake
Apr 1817 min read
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Can AI Help or Hurt You, Your Career or Your Planet?
So, Artificial Intelligence – a technology that everyone is now talking about. It was the first topic that my father-in-law brought up...
Neil Dissanayake
Mar 613 min read
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Ready for a Volatile Future? — Time to Build Financial Resilience
Will 2025 be a special year? As a mathematician I see something special in the number 2025. The fact that it simultaneously satisfies...
Neil Dissanayake
Feb 1410 min read
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Some Blunt Questions
It’s clear, climate change is here and very real. Catastrophic fires in Los Angeles.  Super typhoons in Asia . Apocalyptic flash floods...
Neil Dissanayake
Jan 177 min read
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Rethinking Retirement Planning: Why the 2025 Pensions Review Needs to Focus on Human Capital
The UK government’s upcoming 2025 pensions review  is a golden opportunity to reshape how we approach retirement planning. While there’s...
Neil Dissanayake
Jan 104 min read
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New Year, New Investment in Yourself: Commit to Financial Health for Good
A new year is the perfect time for fresh starts. While you’re setting goals for your physical health, don’t forget about your financial...
Neil Dissanayake
Jan 35 min read
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Be Careful of Fraud — It Can Happen to Anyone
Fraud is the most commonly reported crime in the UK, affecting millions of people every year. It can be a traumatic experience. Many...
Neil Dissanayake
Dec 14, 20245 min read
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Gareth's GAME Plan: Mapping Out a Purposeful Encore Career
At pivotal moments in life, we find ourselves at a crossroads where one chapter ends, and the next begins. Often, this transition brings...
Neil Dissanayake
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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A Positive Planetary Outlook – The Case for Urgent Optimism
Recent news on climate change has been particularly gloomy. Major election results are likely to have negative ramifications on the fight...
Neil Dissanayake
Nov 14, 20247 min read
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Wealth for Well-Being: Aligning Your Finances with a Fulfilling Life
True wealth lies in a holistic approach that integrates financial security with emotional, social, and personal satisfaction.
Neil Dissanayake
Oct 31, 20246 min read
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Beyond Pension Pots: A Holistic Approach to Retirement Planning
The retirement landscape is changing. Recent discussions on retirement planning, particularly the Resolution Foundation’s “ Living...
Neil Dissanayake
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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Human Capital Development – The Key to Successful Financial Planning
When we think about wealth, many immediately think of financial capital —savings, investments, assets. However, there's another crucial...
Neil Dissanayake
Sep 21, 20244 min read
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The True Essence of a Life Plan
A journey to authenticity Understanding Life Planning A Life Plan is more than just a set of goals or a transition from your current self...
Neil Dissanayake
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Welcome to the Planet Positive Planning Blog!
Welcome to the Planet Positive Planning Blog!
Neil Dissanayake
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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