Your Money Is Not Your Shrink
I value and respect psychologists and how they help improve our lives. I, myself, have experienced this. Today, though, I deliberately choose the less elegant term ‘shrink’ to indicate that we sometimes make nasty shortcuts to what we think will improve our overall well-being, more specifically our money matters. Let’s face it, it’s a tale […]
Gold Is at Record Levels—What Now?
Although gold is known as a ‘safe-haven’ investment, normal fundamentals still apply. The gold price recently reached another all-time high, prompting investors to reassess their current exposure. Is it time to take profit for those who have held positions in gold, or is it better to just hold on? And if an investor does not […]
To Claim or Not to Claim—VAT, That Is…
Some vehicles you cannot claim VAT on, some you can—and knowing the difference can save you a lot of money. When can you claim input VAT on a vehicle? Most businesses that are registered for VAT will be aware that you generally cannot claim input VAT on the purchase of a ‘motor car’ as defined […]