In mid-2016 when the UK voted to leave the European Union, the majority of the world was in shock. This unexpected turn of events started a ripple effect which has led to a wavering British economy and more questions than answers. Once the dust on Brexit settles, there could be big changes in the UK…
Entrepreneurship. Historically seen as the Holy Grail attained by few, but the aspiration of many. Twenty or thirty years ago, you would be hard pressed to find an abundance of successful entrepreneurs or those willing to step outside the safety net of a steady job. That said, most people probably have dreamt of quitting their…
Cryptocurrencies have taken over headlines in the past few years. The industry has brought with it a significant amount of attention, as well as healthy skepticism, for its future potential. As the industry oscillates from game-changing to a bust, it’s difficult to separate the truth from all of the noise. To understand what is happening…
Debt. It sounds daunting, yet it’s an inevitable—and often necessary (think education)—part of many people’s lives. There are numerous reasons people can fall into debt, from student loans and mortgages to emergency medical expenditures and home repairs. Although society deems debt as bad or as something to avoid at all costs, it’s often unavoidable. Should…
Most people never do anything with their money other than earning it, putting it into a bank account, and spending it. Perhaps you have some friends who talk about investing, but it’s always seemed a bit overwhelming or over your head. Investing may seem daunting to those without experience, but there are some options for…
Personal finance plays an inevitable and significant role when undertaking any higher education or entrepreneurial endeavor. Not only is expense a deciding factor in choosing whether or not to even pursue an MBA/Master’s degree, but it can place many top-tier programs seemingly out of reach for many hopeful students. But while postgraduate fees and traditional…
Today’s generation of young people needs to think very differently about their financial futures. Job-hopping is becoming more popular while long-term job security falls lower on the list of priorities. We are seeing the continual rise of the gig economy (especially in the startup world), and it’s no longer the norm to be with a…
Wealth. The aspiration of many, and the true obtainment of few. Sure, billionaire-status may be unattainable for most of the world’s population (sad thought, indeed—but don’t worry, it gets better). But is it really so far-fetched to become financially independent? We think not, and we certainly wouldn’t be in the fintech—much less peer-to-peer lending (P2P…
Last month, we talked about the pros and cons of giving your children a monthly, weekly, or daily allowance. We also gave some tips on how to best structure an allowance system so it can help teach your children about finance. One of those tips was to incorporate a peer-to-peer lending (P2P lending) system within…
This month, we pointed out some investing tips by great authors and also provided a guide on how to withdraw and share your Go & Grow money with other services on the platform. Catch up with the details below. 3 investing tips from top authors If you think Investment Education is expensive, then try Ignorance….