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Paul’s verdict: Life is short and family time is precious

Grace, I have been wanting to do this for decades, but the complexities of money and our lives usually means I need to rattle on about a stack of trade-offs before giving a cautious answer. But here my opinion is black and white. After all these decades I can give a three-word answer. Build the pool.

Having enjoyed that moment, let me take you through my logic. Money is important because it gives us choices.

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