An Economist’s Christmas

It is reassuring to know that this holiday season, that we, the collective consumer ants who colonise this massive ant’s nest called Earth, have the opportunity to save the world from economic meltdown by spending every last cent we have on Chinese toys. Every last dollar we have on iPods, iPhones and iMacs. Every last dime on socks, cheap sexy underwear, Barbie dolls, handkerchiefs and fondue sets.

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An Economist’s Christmas

Understanding Savings and Investments

At twenty, many think they can save the world. At thirty, people are happy if they can save part of their salary. The common excuse why people don’t save as regularly as they should is they don’t have enough money in the first place.

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Understanding Savings and Investments