The investment method of property valuations. I recently enjoyed the company of IPAV lecturer Frank Quinn and during our time together we discussed the Irish property market and mor... Continue reading
The tax of Regulation It is worth noting that the constant calls for 'Regulation' are partly flawed, on one hand we do need more regulation, such as regulati... Continue reading
Get ahead of the curve on fixed rates… Oops! Too late! We have been touting fixed rates for quite some time on the basis that people needed to fix at the time rates were heading for historic... Continue reading
The Final Crash, by Hugo Bouleau (book review & interview) Hugo Bouleau's (pseudonym of the author) book was for me, perhaps the most riveting reading of 2008. I like to underline important sent... Continue reading
The Millionaire next door (book review) About ten years ago my sister bought me a book called 'The Millionaire next door'. This was when a million still meant something! In to... Continue reading
Current account interest rates are set to drop Banks have a pool of money called 'zero rated funds', this is the money that they hold for which they are paying no interest. Lots of c... Continue reading
Alan Blinder talks to Charlie Rose I know on the last post with Charlie Rose I said 'this is a must see' but cancel that, this one is the must see of the day! This is ... Continue reading
Financial Fragility and Corporate Governance in Ireland today This is footage of a talk given by Prof. Stephen Kinsella of the Kemmy Business School in University of Limerick, about his thoughts on... Continue reading
Inflation… ‘when’ not ‘if’… The endurance of gold at above $900, rising oil prices, the weakening dollar and a Treasury/Fed combo that is increasing the money in c... Continue reading
When will bonds be available online? Typically the bond market is something that institutional investors, sovereign funds, and the very wealthy tend to invest in. Take for ... Continue reading