Investing in stocks can be confusing. How do you know which ones to pick? How can you be sure that you won’t lose money? Should you follow hot tips from a colleague? These are some of the reasons why most people in the developed world do not invest, choosing instead to let their savings dwindle… READ MORE
Psychological Shortcomings: How Your Brain Affects Your Investments
Today I have a guest post from Anum Yoon, who’s a personal finance blogger and journalist who runs Current on Currency. Check out her blog to read her thoughts on investing, saving for retirement, and budgeting. Trying to control the stock market is already an impossible task, but did you know your brain is actually… READ MORE
Compound Interest: The 8th Wonder of The World
Apparently, Albert Einstein once had this to say about compound interest: “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it – he who doesn’t pays it.” Regardless of whether he actually said it or not, this is one of the biggest truths there is and something that, if understood, can… READ MORE
A Money Conversation With My 18-Year-Old Self
I often like to imagine what would happen if time travel was possible. What if I could go back and change things to make the present time better? I’m not alone in this – right? Would I try and rescue some famous historical figures from certain death? Would I plot to assassinate one of the many… READ MORE