By: Michael McQueenRecent years have seen cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Etherium attract enormous attention and fascination. While early investors in these currencies made small fortunes overnight (Bitcoin’s value soared over 70% in 2020 alone), what the fever-pitched...
By: Michael CrooksBill Gates is excited by it. Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks has reportedly made millions from it. And, now, the world’s richest man has endorsed it. Bitcoin has taken off, driven by a US$1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency by Elon Musk’s company Tesla....
By: Christine AddisSo you have been told by your accountant that you are going to be receiving a tax refund this year and you have the feeling of excited anticipation as you sit dreaming of what you will spend it on. But before you get carried away, let’s talk about really making your tax...
By: Christine AddisIt is that time of year again and there is excitement in the air as the possibility of a tax refund dangles before us. There is an added air of expectancy this year because many of us have been working from home and surely the last 3-4 months will bring with it the ability to...
By: Christine AddisHave you noticed that everywhere you look these days, there is an advert for either “Afterpay” or “Zip Pay”? What they are offering is that you can have what you are wanting today and pay for it in 4 easy payments.It has been horrifying to me, just how...
By: Christine AddisMy family and I have developed some traditions over the years that have become part of normal life in the Addis household and one of those traditions has been to organise a treasure hunt at Easter with the “treasure” being Easter eggs. Both the grandchildren and my...
Karen, and Colin from Shadforth, meet up to give the best advice with your hard earned money! Colin is chatting about investing options for our money. This time Colin is talking about 3 priorities before investing, which includes: Have your debt under control Having enough cash for emergencies...
