Focus Money
14/05/2025

From Savings Accounts to Blockchain: How We Talk About Money Today

Investing used to be simple. A savings account, a building society contract, maybe a fixed-term deposit – safe, steady, and easy to understand. Fast forward to today, and the financial landscape looks entirely different. Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, meme stocks, and robo-advisors dominate the conversation. In this shifting environment, knowing where to turn – and who to trust – has never been more important.

Georg Meck, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Money, has spent the last 25 years guiding readers through this evolution. In a special video interview for oneBurda, Meck reflects on the changing world of personal finance, why old investment strategies often fall short, and what financial journalism must offer in an age of rapid disruption. 

That’s precisely what Focus Money aimes to deliver: clear analysis, reliable reporting, and the context readers need to make informed decisions.

PDF
Related articles
Interview
Göran's treasure of experience
Interview
Göran's treasure of experience

Introducing today: Focus Online chief reporter Göran Schattauer (55), who had his first day of work with us 20 years ago in 2002 and since then has experienced a lot of exciting, unusual and literally "crime ripe" thing…

BurdaPrincipal Investments
“Positive thinking is not a naive illusion, but a strategic decision.”
BurdaPrincipal Investments
“Positive thinking is not a naive illusion, but a strategic decision.”

In times of crisis, optimism can seem naive. Christian Teichmann explains why a clear vision and a strong belief in progress are essential right now – and how this mindset is part of the strategy at BPI.

Focus
“The real work starts after the election”
Focus
“The real work starts after the election”

With the election just around the corner, the newsroom is in high gear. Markus Hurek, Head of Politics at Focus, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how political journalists work – and explains why the days that follow a…

<