Alex
Alex is a former bond trader who is passionate about bitcoin and entrepreneurship.
7 Major Websites That Let You Pay With Bitcoin (That You Probably Didn’t Expect)
Bitcoin is the oldest and most prominent cryptocurrency in the market today. It also sports the highest merchant adoption rate with over 100,000 merchants across the globe accepting bitcoin as a means of payment....
TransferGo – a new Startup Shaking up the Money Transfer Market
The international money transfer market, once dominated by banks and large MTOs (money transfer operators) Western Union, and MoneyGram, has witnessed massive disruption by new fintech startup that are leveraging technology to undercut their...
3 Popular Side Hustles That Don’t Work
So-called 'side hustles' have become extremely common among millennials. It is uncommon to find fully dedicated employees who work from 9-5 without having something else that earns a little income on the side. In...
7 Things To Invest Your Time In When You’re Young
When you are in your 20s or early 30s there are several important investments you can make to build an amazing life for yourself in the future. And not all of these investments are...
3 Ways to Invest in Africa as a Small Investor
Africa is widely considered as a 'hot' frontier market to invest in. Economic growth across the continent is outpacing other emerging markets. For example, Kenya has been growing at over 5% annually from 2004 to...
The Ultimate Guide To US Robo Advisors
In this post, you will find an overview of the best US Robo Advisors. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned investor, this guide can help you make an informed decision as to...
3 New Prepaid Debit Cards You Can Use To Manage Your Spending
Prepaid cards work differently to other types of bank cards and are an excellent tool for budgeting, shopping, making online purchases or withdrawing cash at ATMs. The difference between credit cards and a pre-paid...
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Do With Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin may seem enigmatic to some but there are a lot of people who use them to carry out financial transactions or to make investments. While bitcoins may be not yet by...
If Someone Cold Calls You To Sell You A Stock – Hang Up The...
There you are, sitting on your couch checking Facebook or watching Netflix and your phone rings. On the other end of the line a very enthusiastic voice, which you don't recognise, starts talking to...
Should You Invest Your Money Or Pay Off Your Debt First?
Last week I received an email from a reader asking me whether she should start investing the money she has put aside or whether she should rather pay off your credit card debt first. This...