Easter thoughts

by | Apr 7, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat

I have spent a happy Easter with the extra excitement of mint chocolate. Oh, how I enjoy mint. However, serious reading and conversations have been going on in the kitchen, and the topic appears to be “stagflation.” Initially, I was quite scared because I have always...

Thinking about inheritance tax

by | Mar 23, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat

I overheard my owner exclaiming, ‘I have repeatedly told my clients that one of the well-trodden paths to ease the stress of one’s family having to find the money to pay Inheritance Tax is to have a life assurance policy in place.’ She continued, ‘It pays out on the...

A rumination from the cat

by | Mar 18, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat

I have to report that I am having terrible trouble with my owner. She constantly paces the floor, despairing of the situation in the Middle East and the increased price of fuel. It seems set to affect every part of life, including the transportation of food. I am also...

A moment in March

by | Mar 3, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat

Carole’s mood at this time of year can only be described as ‘stressed but focused’. She is so focused on making sure that all her clients have made good tax decisions before 5th April, and have paid into their pension and ISA savings accounts, that I frequently worry...