Being born not long after the war meant that money was tight. I grew up in a rural corner of Lincolnshire and my father worked on local farms. Being one of nine kids meant we didn't have much.
I've coached people who were ranked number one in the country but didn't get any support while other areas of sport got medium to full funding, even … - Geoff Capes
I've coached people who were ranked number one in the country but didn't get any support while other areas of sport got medium to full funding, even …
- Geoff Capes
I bought my first house when I was 24 for £19,500 and it was sold two years ago for £256,000. I've always made profit on my houses. - Geoff Capes
I bought my first house when I was 24 for £19,500 and it was sold two years ago for £256,000. I've always made profit on my houses.
Being born not long after the war meant that money was tight. I grew up in a rural corner of Lincolnshire and my father worked on local farms. Being … - Geoff Capes
Being born not long after the war meant that money was tight. I grew up in a rural corner of Lincolnshire and my father worked on local farms. Being …
One thing which frustrates me about state pensions is the disparity between EU countries. - Geoff Capes
One thing which frustrates me about state pensions is the disparity between EU countries.
In my view, the money is poorly spent and given willy-nilly to people unlikely to get on the winning rostrum. - Geoff Capes
In my view, the money is poorly spent and given willy-nilly to people unlikely to get on the winning rostrum.
I prefer to give money to the person who's provided the good service. But I never tip at hotels, I think they overcharge anyway. But anything which i… - Geoff Capes
I prefer to give money to the person who's provided the good service. But I never tip at hotels, I think they overcharge anyway. But anything which i…
During my early days as a sportsman and early career as a policeman, things were tight. In athletics I competed as an amateur and, although I might h… - Geoff Capes
During my early days as a sportsman and early career as a policeman, things were tight. In athletics I competed as an amateur and, although I might h…
I like paper statements rather than relying on computers. I feel more in control if my account details and transactions are broken down on paper. - Geoff Capes
I like paper statements rather than relying on computers. I feel more in control if my account details and transactions are broken down on paper.
If you've been frugal during your life and tried to save, you're penalised by the tax system. You pay tax on your wages, your savings and even your p… - Geoff Capes
If you've been frugal during your life and tried to save, you're penalised by the tax system. You pay tax on your wages, your savings and even your p…
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