A bob each-way: new investor strategies to beat the money blues

A bob each-way: new investor strategies to beat the money blues
David Chaplin
In a little-known ditty from his extensive back catalogue, Bob Dylan explores some key financial concepts.The 1975 ‘Money Blues’, probably knocked out in under five minutes, begins like so:Sittin’ here thinkin’Where does the money go?From here on the song touches on budgeting, housing issues, financial inclusion and inflation.Admittedly, “Everything’s inflated, Like a tire on a car”, isn’t top-rate Dylan.The lyric, possibly on trend in 1975, also hasn’t aged well, - if you believe the c...

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