James Max

Friday, 24 May, 2024

Rich People’s ProblemsPersonal Finance

How to throw a lavish party (without wasting an extravagant amount of money)

Forget parties on boats and the ice sculptures, the music and fizz are what’s important

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

Rich People’s ProblemsPersonal Finance

Which kitchen gadgets are worth shelling out for?

My coffee machine looks amazing. For £3,000, it should do

Friday, 29 March, 2024

Rich People’s ProblemsAdvice & Comment

Who picks up the bill for a business lunch?

Financial constraints threaten midday networking over a classy meal

Thursday, 22 February, 2024

Rich People’s ProblemsMusic

Should I throw away my old hifi?

I could spend tens of thousands on new set-ups, but I’ve got a better solution

Thursday, 25 January, 2024

Rich People’s ProblemsPersonal Finance

Should I be clothes shopping in the sales?

Good luck finding your size. Discounts are for the very thin, very tall or very fat

Thursday, 28 December, 2023

Rich People’s ProblemsAdvice & Comment

You only live once, so I need two mortgages

I could reduce my debts by selling assets, but where’s the fun in that?

Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

Rich People’s ProblemsUK consumer credit

The best things in life are anything but free

So how can you continue to enjoy the luxuries life has to offer?

Friday, 27 October, 2023

Rich People’s ProblemsUK banks

Should I trust online financial recommendations?

Those reviews are not the same as feedback for restaurants and wine

Thursday, 28 September, 2023

Rich People’s ProblemsAdvice & Comment

Should I renovate my house?

Like puppies, builders make a mess and seriously damage your wallet

Friday, 25 August, 2023

Rich People’s ProblemsAdvice & Comment

Life insurance? I’d rather save the cash

Cover can make sense for those with little or no savings who are only just managing

Friday, 28 July, 2023

Sport

Rich People’s Problems: Is sports coaching worth the money?

I’m never going to be Carlos Alcaraz, yet I spend £1,500 a year on tennis lessons

Thursday, 29 June, 2023

Advice & Comment

Best of FT Money 2023: Rich People’s Problems: Can I cut costs in the garden?

You can’t avoid the price of your bit of paradise

Thursday, 25 May, 2023

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Should I cut back on my holiday spending?

Weigh up the rising cost of travel against priceless memories

Friday, 28 April, 2023

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Why has my car insurance gone up so much?

It feels like some companies just don’t want my business

Thursday, 23 March, 2023

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: What I learnt from my brother’s death

Ed showed me that time matters more than money

Thursday, 23 February, 2023

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: I just haven’t got enough money

Where do I start if I want to take a hatchet to personal spending?

Wednesday, 25 January, 2023

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Should I sell my alpine ski apartment?

Costs are rising and climate change makes snowfalls less predictable

Thursday, 24 November, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Have I got enough money to retire?

You should save at least 12 per cent of your earnings every year — it’s too late for me

Friday, 28 October, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Am I barking mad to pay for pet insurance?

With a premium of about £4,000 a year, the money might do better in a rainy day savings account

Friday, 30 September, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Should I keep my Aga cooker switched off?

As energy bills soar even those of means are trying to find ways to save

Thursday, 25 August, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Saving the dinner party with McDonald’s

Economise by all means, but keep entertainment on the menu

Friday, 29 July, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Should I ditch my Amex Centurion card?

The annual fee is rising by more than 50 per cent

Thursday, 23 June, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Leave the airport hordes behind, take a road trip to the sun

I’ve had enough of flyers with massive suitcases masquerading as hand baggage and flinch at those lacking spatial awareness

Thursday, 26 May, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: Is the business lunch off the menu?

If anyone takes me to a chain restaurant, you can’t trust their judgment on bigger issues

Thursday, 28 April, 2022

Advice & Comment

Rich People’s Problems: My debt is becoming an albatross

‘By the time I got to the checkout I was presented with a bill for £210. How on earth did that happen?’