This Christmas, throw the books at ’em
The best Christmas gifts are educational so consider giving books to your loved ones and not only will it not break the bank, but they may learn something life-changing, writes Scott Pape.
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Don’t get hooked on finance drug like Afterpay
Afterpay is like the financial equivalent of marijuana because it acts like a gateway financial drug — training young people to rely on the bank’s money rather than banking on themselves, writes Barefoot Investor.
Bitcoin still just a punt, but we love to gamble
Right from the start I have said I believe blockchain technology will eventually transform entire industries and, at some stage, online payments, however, the truth is right now many cryptocurrencies are junk and Bitcoin is still a punt, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Beware of being the meal ticket
In life the smartest people are those who fearlessly ask the simplest questions, and then back themselves. No one cares more about your money than you do, so when it comes to “financial experts”, trust your gut, writes the Barefoot Investor.
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Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/barefoot-investor/page/62