EP 206: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Behavioural Economics (Watch/Listen)

Buying and spending are rarely purely logical activities. Instead, they are driven by a complex interplay of brain chemistry, emotional triggers, and strategic marketing.

Spending often activates the brain’s reward system, primarily through dopamine and many spending decisions are attempts to regulate or satisfy emotional states.

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FPTV (EP 278) CARING FOR RENTAL HOMES: Landlord Obligations & Tenant Duties (Watch/Read/Listen)

Although most of the responsibilities of caring for rental homes are clearly defined, it’s those subtle grey areas that leave the door open for disputes between tenants and landlords.

Some obligations are set out in law, and some depend on what you agree in the tenancy agreement. Others get left out altogether, and these omissions are often the cause of awkward disagreements.

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HOSTING AT CHRISTMAS: Tips for a Stress-Free Open House of Joy

The festive season is a wonderful time of year, and hosting at Christmas is the perfect way to bring together our favourite people and fill our homes with warmth, light and delightful aromas.

The thing is, being responsible for everyone’s seasonal joy can lead to the host missing out on some of the fun. However, with the right approach, you can enjoy the party as much as your guests.

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EP 205: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Psychology of Money (Watch/Listen)

Doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave. And behaviour is hard to teach.

We all do some unexpected things with money, mainly because this whole game is still somewhat new to us. What might look a bit zany to you could totally make sense to me.

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What will the Budget mean for Fife homeowners and landlords?

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has landed and although the headline tax changes technically apply only in England, it would be unwise to dismiss their relevance to Scotland. Tax and housing policy has a habit of travelling north in some form, even when Scotland initially appears to stand apart. So, let us treat these measures as though they were arriving here. If Holyrood introduced the same mansion tax on homes above £2 million and applied a 2% rise in property income tax, what would the consequences be for Fife homeowners and landlords?

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