“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.” Mary Kay Ash, inspirational business leader and entrepreneur, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics.
There’s plenty of perks to having lots of money. Wealthy people tend to have nicer homes, take longer (and more luxurious) holidays, and are able to comfortably support their loved ones. But have you ever wondered how wealth affects human behaviour? Psychologist Paul Piff studies just that. Piff’s research focuses on the link between wealth and social behaviour - take a look at what his findings suggest.
Low savings? Self-employed? Riddled with debt? Or, perhaps, you’re simply living in London? There’s dozens of reasons why so many people - predominantly millennials, aka Generation Rent - are finding it nigh on impossible to get their foot (or even just half a toe) on the property ladder. It’s disheartening to think that after all the years at uni, work and ‘following the rulebook’, you’re still not in a position to buy that dream home. So how exactly are young people buying property today? We’ve cracked the ‘secret’.
You’d be forgiven for thinking UK’s housing market is a little bipolar lately, but given the state of Europe (and the rest of the world), is that really such a surprise? Today, with Article 50 triggered, the property market continues to nervously wait for Brexit negotiations. Here’s the latest on the housing market in the UK.
Enjoyed our newsletter? Join the conversation! We’re always on the look out to interview women from all walks of life, so don’t be shy and drop us a line. Together, we can start getting real about personal finance.
We are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances. Read our Disclaimer here.