Forgive me, Bank Account, for I have sinned. This is my first confession, but far from my first misdemeanour.
Today I was browsing the MoMA Design Store in the Village. It is full of wonderful knick-knacks; pens, wallets, vases, jewellery and umbrellas. In fact, I was particularly taken with a special brolly that, when opened, reveals […]
(I was going for a kind of Merchants-of-Venice spin there in the title, but it didn’t really work. Better suggestions on the back of an envelope.)
I went to an event last night that, naturally, sold merchandise. You’ll know about merchandise. You probably have an old rock t-shirt in the closet that you’ve never worn because […]
Two things have happened to me that made me rethink the concept of ‘wasting’ money a little.
Consider this: you might save and splurge on theatre tickets, thinking it’s worth the spend for a culture injection or just a night of fun. But then you discover the Man With The Giant Head sitting in front of […]
This article may be a year old, but it’s still a goodie - 9 tips on how to curb your shopping enthusiasm, with spontaneous purchases in mind.
Handy for people like me who head out to buy shampoo and come home with shampoo, conditioner, mousse, mascara, sweets, photo frames and an elephant.
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Haggling is the term for negotiating the price of an item you want to buy. Here in Cambodia everything is cheap and prices are not marked. They suggest an amount, you come up with a counter-amount… and you’re off. Manipulative devices include pleading looks (them) and sighs and pretend departures (you). The aim is to […]
Some basic but crucial advice I read today:
“I will never spend over $100 on an item without leaving the store and giving myself 48 hours to consider whether I really need that item.” — David Bach
Genius. Leaving the store and actually thinking about something rather than getting caught up in retail fever and forking out […]
I’ve been working my way through a bunch of investing books with inspiring titles like Learn to Earn and Investing Secrets of the Masters. What I’ve learned is the advisers agree and disagree.
They agree that you should think long-term, keep your cool, do your homework, eat fresh fruit and vegetables, and be nice to your […]
