Tag: spending
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Getting Rich is Thirsty Work
It’s that time of the year when ridiculous consumer spending seems to prevail and dominate most peoples lives. This year like others I’ve tried to avoid unnecessary spending and instead focus on spending quality time with family and friends and giving thoughtful gifts where appropriate. I thought I’d take the time to share a recent…
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Bankers Bonuses, Tumbleweed & Hookers
The bonus day at the bank recently come and went for another year. So, how best to sum up the atmosphere in the office the day after…. Things have definitely changed in the industry. Gone are the days when significant increases to both base and bonuses are the norm. These days in the run up to B-Day, there’s a customary round…
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White Friday – Quietly Keeping My Money
Here in the UK we love importing American phenomena from over the pond and it appears the shopping frenzy known as Black Friday is the latest. For the UK press it’s a great spectacular that allows them to present all sorts of stats about how much retailers are selling, picture the mad crowds, increase their…