Why Responsible Advisers Must Speak Up Bitcoin is lighting up red flags as it seeks entry into core investment portfolios. Let’s be clear: if an individual wants to speculate with a small satellite allocation, that’s their prerogative. But if I were a reputable product distributor, I wouldn’t want the liability of recommending Bitcoin as a … Continue reading 🦠 Is Bitcoin a Financial Virus?
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Bitcoin Doesn’t Inflate — But It Still Extracts
“Fixed supply doesn’t mean fair value.” Bitcoin is often hailed as the antidote to fiat money — a scarce digital asset immune to the whims of central banks. “You can’t print more Bitcoin,” say its advocates, “so it must be better than inflationary fiat.” But this argument misses something critical. Yes — Bitcoin doesn’t inflate … Continue reading Bitcoin Doesn’t Inflate — But It Still Extracts
Is Bitcoin Really the World’s Most Ethical Asset? A Conscience Check.
I was recently challenged—respectfully but firmly—for expressing concern about Bitcoin’s role in our shared future. The criticism? That my take was “outdated and just plain wrong.” I welcomed it. Because in an age of shouting and silencing, there’s value in slowing down to listen. To revisit claims. To check facts. To sit with conscience, not … Continue reading Is Bitcoin Really the World’s Most Ethical Asset? A Conscience Check.
💥 Keep Your Bitcoins: Why I Won’t Enrich Myself at the Expense of the Future
By Steve Conley, Founder of the Academy of Life Planning Bitcoin has just smashed through the $120,000 mark. Social media timelines are flooded with FOMO-fuelled headlines and chest-thumping crypto champions proclaiming, “We told you so.” But while the markets roar, I choose silence. I’m not buying. Not because I don’t understand the opportunity. I do. … Continue reading 💥 Keep Your Bitcoins: Why I Won’t Enrich Myself at the Expense of the Future
Is Bitcoin Helping You Unmask the Robbers, or Is It Just Another Mask?
By Steve Conley | Academy of Life Planning In Your Money or Your Life: Unmask the Highway Robbers, we expose a powerful truth: that much of today’s financial system is not built to serve you—it’s built to extract from you. Through a combination of debt, distraction, and dependency, the wealth of the many is siphoned … Continue reading Is Bitcoin Helping You Unmask the Robbers, or Is It Just Another Mask?
Bitcoin Mining in Bradford: A Scam by Any Other Name?
By Steve Conley | Academy of Life Planning A quiet industrial unit on Holme Lane, Bradford became the unlikely stage for a modern morality tale this week—one that exposes not only the hidden costs of cryptocurrency hype, but the systemic values that continue to distort our financial reality. When police entered the site, they found … Continue reading Bitcoin Mining in Bradford: A Scam by Any Other Name?
Think You Can Outsmart the Market? Why Timing Stocks – and Crypto – Rarely Works
Is timing the market a fool’s errand? Many investors dream of selling at the top and buying at the bottom. The reality: even professional fund managers with fancy models often can’t pull it off. For everyday investors, trying to time the stock market is like playing darts blindfolded – and when it comes to crypto, … Continue reading Think You Can Outsmart the Market? Why Timing Stocks – and Crypto – Rarely Works
Should Cryptoassets Feature in Your Wealth Plan? A Balanced Look for Personal and Professional Planners
Cryptocurrencies are headline-grabbing, high-risk, and highly debated. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, cryptoassets have sparked curiosity and controversy alike. If you’re a personal or professional financial planner wondering whether these digital assets deserve a place in your wealth strategy, this article aims to provide clarity. Let’s unpack the current state of the crypto market, weigh the … Continue reading Should Cryptoassets Feature in Your Wealth Plan? A Balanced Look for Personal and Professional Planners
Why We Need a Wall Between Regulators and the City
By Steve Conley, December 12, 2024 Trust is the foundation of any healthy financial system. Without it, people hesitate to invest, plan for their future, or participate in the economy. Yet, in the UK, the relationship between our financial regulators and the City raises serious questions about whose interests are being prioritised—and at what cost. … Continue reading Why We Need a Wall Between Regulators and the City
Breaking the Financial Advice Barrier: Why Empowerment, Not Intermediation, is the Future
You’ve probably heard it before: “It’s not possible for advisers to serve those in the advice gap.” Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Like something straight out of a financial apocalypse movie. But let's cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter. The financial advice industry is in turmoil, and not for the … Continue reading Breaking the Financial Advice Barrier: Why Empowerment, Not Intermediation, is the Future
