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Think outside the money box: Sovereign Money Creation
Where does money come from? Banks lend it out from deposits, right? Actually, no. It is a common misconception Banks…
Think outside the money box: Land Value Tax (LVT)
Everyone speaks of tax in terms of income tax. But there are good reasons to tax land instead - in…
Think outside the money box: QE for the People (QE4P)
Quantitative Easing for the People, or QE4P for short, has come and gone from current political discourse Quantitative Easing (QE)…
Think outside the money box: Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income has been bubbling under the policy spotlight for a few years now. Here's why it's time is…
Scotland’s currency – what are the choices?
With a referendum on Scottish independence back on the agenda, what are the options for Scotland's currency? In the 2014…
Income Tax or VAT?
Our hard-earned pay is subject to Income Tax and VAT. Is this the best way to tax us? Arguments have…
Are you financially illiterate?
You might think you are financially illiterate, but here are some ways to demystify the financial jungle A headline in…
Shares and bonds for long term investing – a short critique
An investment advisor will typically propose a mix of shares and bonds for your portfolio, but how do we know…
Should I transfer my final salary pension to a SIPP?
Final salary pensions are believed to be the best pensions available On the plus side, they are impervious to market…
Investing for the Future
Investing for the future isn't just about making money. It's about saving for things you will want in your later…