Articles from December 2008



So Does This Interest Thing Always Work?

interest rates, interest, bank interest, interest rateIn some of my previous posts I have commented on money, value and inflation and that governments use interest rates as the first and (more…)

What Does Inflation Mean to You?

average inflation, current inflation, real inflation, inflation increase, inflation pricesTake a balloon and blow air into it so it expands and there you have inflation! (more…)

Cost, Price and Value

control your money, financial bedget, how money works, how people make money, how to save moneyWe all know what these are, don’t we? Even so it is worthwhile to just think about these three words in a little more depth. (more…)

How to Use Our Brain Effectively

how to use the brain, using your brain, use your brain, how to use brain effectively, how to use more of your brainThe first step on how to use our brain more effectively is by learning at least a little bit about this fantastic ‘thing’ we have within our heads. Unfortunately it doesn’t come with a manual – it would be so helpful! (more…)

Money or Barter?

Money Or BarterWhat is money? That is a stupid question you might think. Everyone knows what it is. It’s those pieces of paper and those metal coins that we all use to buy what we need or want.

Ye-e-es, but (more…)

Who is in Control? You or Your Money

who is in control you or your moneyThis may seem to be a very silly question but do you ever wonder at the end of the week where all your money went and left you with nothing? (more…)