Is Facebook cryptocurrency a real rival to Bitcoin?
Facebook is getting into the cryptocurrency market with its new Libra payment system. Can it beat Bitcoin at its own game? The Barefoot Investor assesses the latest crypto challenger.
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Barefoot Investor: You don’t understand how this column works
A reader wrote to Barefoot Investor Scott Pape to tell him last week’s column was “one of the most irresponsible financial articles I have read for some time”. Pape didn’t hold back in his response.
Barefoot: Why I’m not cheering the latest rate cut
Anyone who’s celebrating the latest rate cut is missing the point. Having to cut rates to the lowest in history — with the promise of even more to come — is a sign that we’re in deep trouble, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Tech titans take on banks in the fight for your wallet
Facebook plans to launch its own cryptocurrency next year and now “big tech” is now coming for your wallet. Our banks know they have one almighty battle on their hands, so who will win, asks the Barefoot Investor.
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Stay sharp after the axe
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Year of heroes, villains
GOOD evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Fogey Awards for 2014 – celebrating the characters who’ve managed to put a bit of sauce into the all-too-often sensible world of investing.
Don’t sell the family jewels
If you have a burning money issue, or you want to win a fight with your spouse, put your questions to Barefoot Investor.
Here’s Pie in your eye
SOME people get held up by a drunk with a knife — others get robbed by a salesman with a pen. Let me introduce you to one, writes Scott Pape.
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Played for a festive fool
EACH year, without fail, the first Christmas card I get is … from my bank. They never forget, bless them. They’re more regular than the fat man when it comes to Christmas credit.
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