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    He is author of editions 1 & 2 of The Financial Times Guide to Wealth Management: How to plan, invest and protect your financial assets; Squeezing the Orange: Simple ways to live a full life; and Money Moments: Simple steps to financial well-being. He is the co-author of Essential Personal Finance: A practical guide for students and Essential Personal Finance: A practical guide for employees.

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