Think Twice About Shortening 2020

Last year, abbreviating 2019 to 19 was something that most of us took for granted.  But shortening 2020 to 20 could put us at major risk of fraud.   A recent Facebook post by the East Millinocket Police Department in the United States said,  ‘When signing and dating legal documents, do not use 20 as…

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After Brexit – Thinking Ahead

After almost 4 years of negotiations, the UK has formally turned its back on the European Union (EU) and almost half a decade of membership in the world’s largest single market. However, the Jan 31st deadline arrived with more of a fizzle than a bang. Although the UK has officially left the EU, there is…

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Are you financially compatible?

Valentine’s Day is all about romance.  Or, if you are more cynical, the commerce of romance. Buying flowers that are double the price they were last week, presents to show just how much you love someone – and the more you spend the more you love them. Apparently! Romance and attraction can only take you so…

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Electric Cars

The popularity of electric cars continues to grow.  From pioneering new brands like Tesla through to established manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW, Porsche and Audi, the development of electric cars continues at a rapid pace.  Consumer demand is also growing quickly, with 3,147 cars registered in August 2019, compared to only 659 the year before.…

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