“The secret of Big Macs is that they’re not very good, but every one is not very good in exactly the same way.” (Joel Spolsky) The concept is straightforward: in theory, the same things should cost the same globally. The Big Mac is a great product to compare because it’s sold in over 100 countries…
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“Obviously crime pays, or there’d be no crime.” (G. Gordon Liddy) It’s an unfortunate reality that you can’t be too careful with your money these days. For all that modern technology has done to enhance our lives, it has also sadly made it easier for criminals to operate.as per the previous article, less is more…
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“We are living in a material world, and I am a material girl.” (Madonna) Why not take this festive season as an opportunity to begin a tradition of truly meaningful gifting in your family? In today’s world, more and more people are realising that things bring only fleeting joy – it’s experiences that really matter.…
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“…sending bank details by email is inherently dangerous.” (Extract from court judgment) Before you make any payment to a supplier’s bank account on the basis of an emailed invoice, check that the bank account details in the invoice are genuine. If your supplier’s or your own email system has been hacked, the invoice details could…
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According to a survey of 14 000 people by Debt Busters last year, a significant majority of South Africans are feeling financial stress. It found that 70% of us are stressed about money in some way. More than half of the participants said that they are worried about running out of money before the end…
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