In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrencies has sparked debates among financial experts, with some touting digital assets like Bitcoin as “digital gold.” However, George Milling-Stanley, the chief gold strategist at State Street Global Advisors, the firm behind the world’s… Read More ›
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Finance Book Review: The Psychology of Money
I stumbled upon this book as a recommendation amongst personal finance professionals and rightfully so, it tackles one of the key roots in personal finance that I have addressed in the past. That key pillar is that personal finance is… Read More ›
‘Scotland’s successful Economic failure or ‘Never allow others to manage your Economy
‘Scotland’s successful Economic failure’ or ‘Never allow others to manage your Economy’ by Neil Tye (July/August 2023). Neil has contributed before to Yours for Scotland. He is a member of Salvo and is based in the Highlands and Islands. The… Read More ›
In economics, hope and faith coexist with great scientific pretension and also a deep desire for respectability
“Ideas in which economists have reposed the greatest confidence have been proved wrong and therewith, not surprisingly, the responding policy. And this has happened under circumstances which admit of no really plausible explanation, rationalization, or alibi—things in which we economists… Read More ›
A Medial Examination Of Socio-Economic Disparities
I just got back from a stay at a $500/night hotel, and Boy, is my wallet tired! I was definitely out of my cultural and financial depth. Even the serving staff looked down on us. The wife was told to… Read More ›
Finance Book Review: The Psychology of Money
I stumbled upon this book as a recommendation amongst personal finance professionals and rightfully so, it tackles one of the key roots in personal finance that I have addressed in the past. That key pillar is that personal finance is… Read More ›
The Iniquity Of Property Taxes
by Al Benson Jr. It turns out that the property tax is one of the most hated of all taxes. Those who speak against it ask a good question. Why do you have to keep paying taxes for something that… Read More ›
Which Virginia Taxes Have Grown and How Much
Click for larger view. By Steve Haner What a difference just four years has made in Virginia’s financial condition, with the state’s General Fund tax revenue having increased 31% during the period and its Commonwealth Transportation Fund revenue increasing by… Read More ›
Unveiling the Truth: Taxes, Crypto, and Transparency
In recent years, the world of cryptocurrency has captured the attention of many, offering both substantial gains and significant losses for investors. While some individuals managed to generate wealth from their crypto investments in 2021, others experienced financial setbacks in… Read More ›
I HATE INTERNET BANKING
You may have read that my Bank Manager came to see me at home on Friday and you may have thought that that was a good thing. Yes it was good that she came with her accomplice, oops sorry, colleague…. Read More ›
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