Keith Churchouse: Santa has not been furloughed

Don’t forget to celebrate the wins!

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Keith Churchouse rounds off his 2020 PA columns with a reflection on a rather tumultuous year that has been tough for us all - but, importantly, was not without a series of 'wins'

Santa has not been furloughed, as I once feared, and Christmas, in this year's somewhat awkward way, can go ahead after all.  The festive season is upon us and I am sure there will be those who might try to persuade me that Santa does not exist, as some might also suggest that there was no good news during the year. When writing views from the coal face of financial planning, it is important to maintain balance at the heart of any musings I may have. Some have lost everything this year, and the tragedy that 2020 became will be lodged in all our hearts for many years to come. Having ar...

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