It’s tough to know who you should listen to these days.

One study says that drinking Diet Coke is going to give you cancer or a stroke, and another says you’re fine.

One study says that pasta is the devil and will put inches on your waist, and another says you’re fine.

Great, thanks science.

Then there’s financial advice, which also comes in all shapes and sizes and from every angle. When it comes to currency-related information we like to cut out the clutter and go with the experts – Currencies Direct – and their emails.

Take for example the concise daily email, Monday through Friday, that tells you exactly what you need to know.

This from Friday:

Thanks Justin, we will.

And today’s update from mid-morning:

Same to you, Niel.

Then there’s the fact that at some point you’re after the bigger picture, a look at what the past month has meant for local and international markets.

Currencies Direct and their monthly mailer – tick. Some screenshots from the monthly wrap:

Still time for a chuckle:

Before getting back to business:

Also in the email is a closer look at the rise of new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba, an analysis of the how the French election will affect European markets, and an in-depth look at the rand’s performance against all the major currencies:

Basically you’re looking at an all-in-one cheat sheet on how to sound clued up, delivered to your inbox, free of charge.

What’s not to love? Click on the image below, select which info you’re after, consider yourself informed:

There’s a reason Currencies Direct are known as the currency experts, helping you transfer money in and out of the country at the best rates (bank beating), as well as keeping an eye on the markets to know exactly when you should change currencies.

Whether dealing with your personal funds, or handling business affairs, you really should enlist the help of those who make dealing with the intricacies of currency their bread and butter.