When is the plague of locust due? asked, Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, as he issued warnings over a string of economic shocks to the economy while addressing the annual conference of the Society of Professional Economists. But why was the Bank of England and indeed, many Central Banks caught out by the lack…
China bans crypto for the umpteenth time but is it just another toothless threat or are things different this time? China No Longer an Asset Rich Society People have short memories and few remember back to the 2008 Credit Crunch, when the Western World was bankrupt. Businesses were tumbling like dominoes and disappearing from the…
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” said Albert Einstein. Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over with your business and your finances and wondering why nothing ever changes? Use a different strategy and see a different result. In this article we will look…
When you look at information from the past you can see how major issues of the time were dealt with. You can easily identify trends, responses and mistakes. When you look at the issues of today, you can identify the same trends, see the same responses and identify the same mistakes. It’s not rocket science…
The Key Differences Between Traders and Investors Over 400 years ago, in 1611, the Dutch East India Corporation became the first company to list shares on a stock exchange in Amsterdam. Since then, stock exchanges have emerged worldwide, with trillions of shares traded daily. While fortunes are made and lost regularly, success in the stock…
Study the billionaires of the world and you will discover they all followed a pathway to financial freedom. It is a proven route that anyone can follow including you. Let’s look at four of the richest people in the world. Step 1 – Start at the Beginning It is no secret, that the wealthiest people…
As the UK, Ireland and many other countries confirm they are in recession the strategy should now switch to surviving and thriving during the recession. In this blog we look at some strategies to adopt that will help you navigate this difficult time and learn how to thrive no matter what the economy is doing….
Property Options offer a great way to get on the property ladder and they are a powerful tool during a recession. Let me explain. Buy-to-Let Mortgages Like any investment cycle property goes up and down in value. However, over the long term, it tends to go upwards. In a buoyant market when property prices…
Clients are often surprised when the first thing we talk about when discussing investing is side hustles. “I thought you were going to teach me about investing” they often shout. Yet for me, side hustles are one of the most important investments you can start. What are Side Hustles? While most people work full-time, be…
