Category Archives: money
Property service charge: why you’re paying too much
If you own a property and pay service charge, then I'm prepared to bet that you're paying too much. Here's why ... Read More
Some people are so poor all they have is money
Some people are so poor all they have is money is a quote attributed to Patrick Meagher as well as Bob Marley. It's certainly the kind of thing Marley would have said. ... Read More
Sadiq Khan’s rent controls are a boon for AirBnB
Politicians love to talk nonsense when it comes to garnering votes. Johnson said give £350 million a month to the NHS instead of the EU, Trump said build a wall and Sadiq Khan claims he'll bring in rent controls if re-elected as London mayor ... Read More
Pets instead of children: the fur baby trend
Millennials love their pets and lavish them like children. It used to be that pets were lucky to be fed scraps but now they eat and are clothed like humans ... Read More
Gold is money everything else is credit
Gold is money everything else is credit -- this is a quote from J.P. Morgan back when money was gold. So what's money today? ... Read More
Is being rich worth it?
Why do so many people want to be rich? Do rich people have a better life? Is being rich really worth it? ... Read More
Nostrum: stop wasting money on snake oil
Nostrum is a fake medicine or remedy sold by a con artist. Famous nostrum includes snake oil and today anything endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow ... Read More
Changing demographics: investing for an older population
Demographics are changing globally with older populations and decreasing birth rates. In Japan, adult nappies outsell baby nappies and prisons are being converted into nursing homes. ... Read More
Bored of work? Why jobs have become tedious
You're not the only one bored of work. Work has become meaningless through no fault of your own ... Read More
