Firsts Quote by 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…

— 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,…

— 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…

— Geoff Capes

I don't spend and save whenever I have spare cash. I dislike people who boast about money.

— Geoff Capes

It seems that nearly every week there is a problem where information is leaked or computers hacked. I'm conscious of keeping my details as…

— 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…

— Geoff Capes

When you experience having nothing you value everything - and that applies to all aspects of life.

— Geoff Capes

I hate my Visa card but have to use it for diesel, insurance and big items. I prefer paying by cash whenever possible because…

— 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.…

— Geoff Capes

One thing which frustrates me about state pensions is the disparity between EU countries.

— Geoff Capes

In my view, the money is poorly spent and given willy-nilly to people unlikely to get on the winning rostrum.

— 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…

— Geoff Capes