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“Al Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke.” This was the headline.  Of course I had to read it. His story isn’t unusual. The list of high-profile actors and sportsman who make a truckload of money and then…

I was asked to speak to a group of young job seekers who were on a programme to help them find work. It covered everything from presentation skills, to interviews, applying for jobs, and everything else job related.  There were…

As we near the end of the financial year, this is a very important question for business owners. As it’s tax time. From 1 April onwards, accountants will be very busy determining what those numbers are and how much profit…

Sometimes life throws us a curveball, you may know that it’s waiting in the wings, but when it comes it's still a shock. I had one of those happen this week. For those of you who have been following me…

“Has the world gone mad”?  This was a question that popped up when I was out with a group of friends enjoying a lovely balmy afternoon having Friday afternoon drinks.  It really livened up the conversation as we talked about…

It’s summer and we are well into the wedding ‘season’.  So, I thought we would have a chat about the money side. I know as soon as the word wedding comes up, some backs will get up, ‘what a waste…

Money does have a dark side, and as easy as it is to ignore it, I thought I would put the spotlight on it and delve into the world of economic (or financial) abuse. It’s with a heavy heart that…

There is no doubt that business right now is tough.  Business owners are stretched to the max to make the ends meet, and judging by the number of liquidations, sadly, many aren’t succeeding. If you do have the work, then…

Let’s face it - talking about money with your partner isn’t exactly the most romantic topic. It’s a conversation that many couples put off, yet it’s one of the most important ones to have. Why? Because money touches everything in…